Columbus fundamentals improved slightly in the first quarter, with steady demand still meeting strong supply, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Columbus multifamily market report. As of February, the average advertised asking rent was flat on a trailing three-month basis, at $1,355. Even so, Columbus outperformed the U.S., with the national figure contracting 0.1%, to $1,740, as reported in the U.S. multifamily outlook<\/strong><\/a>. Meanwhile, the metro\u2019s occupancy in stabilized assets slid 20 basis points below the 94.3% national average.<\/p>\n