US median rent rose 11% in 2021 due to inflation
Rents increased 3 times the rate of a normal year, in which rents might rise 3-4% overall, according to a new report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy
COVID as cupid: Pandemic pushed 80% of couples to shack up in 2020
Nearly half of couples who decided to move in together last year had been dating less than six months, and 66% of couples said living together during quarantine has improved their relationship
Rents on the rise for larger units across the country
A new report from Apartment Guide found that studio apartments, which have out-priced one-bedrooms in recent years, are currently the least expensive unit type
New York City apartments reach highest vacancy rates in 14 years
The apartment vacancy rate in Manhattan reached a 14-year high of 3.67% in June — the highest rate reached since Douglas Elliman began tracking this data
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
NYC poised to experience influx of out-of-state renters post virus
Apartment List's latest migration report reveals renters are still interested in moving to New York City and other coronavirus hotspots once the pandemic ends
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Zillow wants to help you rent an apartment virtually
The company launched new tools Tuesday to let renters search, apply for, rent and lease apartments online
by Patrick Kearns Apr 28
NYC developer launches all-in-one tenant service app
Renters can order food, pay their rent, file maintenance requests and learn about building events all through their smartphone
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25