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Market analysis projects modest advertised rent growth, but sector\u2019s health depends on job creation and consumer confidence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Dec. 18, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>As the U.S. multifamily market emerges from 2025, a new Yardi\u00ae Matrix<\/a> market analysis examines how conditions that have moderated rent growth might abate in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yardi Matrix anticipates that advertised rent growth will grow by a modest 1.2% in 2026, fueled by rising department demand, absorption of excess supply and a sharp drop in apartment starts. \u201cWe expect a continuation of the regional trend\u201d of moderate growth in low-supply Northeast and Midwest markets, along with strong demand and supply growth in Sun Belt and Mountain West markets,\u201d Yardi Matrix experts say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economy poses the biggest unknown to multifamily market prospects in 2026, as employment, interest rates, artificial intelligence, immigration policy and other factors cast a swirl of uncertainty around consumers and businesses. \u201cJob creation and consumer confidence must improve for multifamily demand to return to robust levels,\u201d according to Yardi Matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the investment front, multifamily has abundant capital for acquisitions, making the momentum of transaction activity from the second half of 2025 likely to continue next year. \u201cBanks are returning to construction lending, while other types of lenders such as the GSEs [government-sponsored enterprises] \u2026 are going full bore,\u201d Yardi Matrix notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get more insights into how supply and demand, the economy, capital market trends and other forces will shape 2026 in the Yardi Matrix U.S. Multifamily Outlook<\/a> for winter 2026.<\/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. Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, single-family rentals\/ build to rent, affordable housing, student housing, self storage, office, industrial, retail and vacant land property types. Email matrix@yardi.com<\/a>, call (480) 663-1149 or visit yardimatrix.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Yardi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yardi\u00ae develops 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 yardi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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