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Performance normalizes following an era of record growth<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April\u00a01, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Estimated preleasing for the Yardi\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0200 schools in February 2026 exceeded the initial estimates from the previous two Februarys even as rent growth continues to decelerate, according to new data from\u00a0Yardi\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Matrix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preleasing reached 58.6% in February, tracking ahead of final February figures in previous years. But while the average per-bed rent rose year-over-year that month, the 0.4% growth represents a decline from January\u2019s 0.6% growth and was well below the 3.5% growth recorded in February 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDespite solid enrollment growth of 1.8% in fall 2025 and relatively modest supply additions, early indicators for the 2026-2027 academic year point to a normalization in performance following years of record growth,\u201d according to a new report from Yardi Matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other key factors include competition from a soft multifamily sector, particularly in urban markets where some new multifamily projects have targeted student residents while in lease-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get more in-depth information about U.S. student housing market fundamentals in the\u00a0Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report for March 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yardi Matrix offers the industry\u2019s most comprehensive market intelligence tool for investment professionals, equity investors, lenders and property managers who underwrite and manage investments in commercial real estate.\u00a0Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, single-family rentals\/ build to rent, affordable housing, student housing, self storage, office, industrial, retail and vacant land property types. Email\u00a0matrix@yardi.com<\/a>, call\u00a0480-663-1149<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0yardimatrix.com<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Yardi<\/strong>
Yardi\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With more than 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit\u00a0yardi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Performance normalizes following an era of record growth SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April\u00a01, 2026\u00a0\u2013 Estimated preleasing for the Yardi\u00ae\u00a0200 schools in February 2026 exceeded the initial estimates from the previous two Februarys even as rent growth continues to decelerate, according to new data from\u00a0Yardi\u00ae\u00a0Matrix. 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