U.S. Average Apartment Size is Increasing, With San Francisco and New York Leading the Charge

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As we kick off the rental season, square footage has emerged as the new currency in the apartment market, with larger rentals gaining momentum. Our annual analysis shows a significant shift in the U.S. rental landscape: the average size of new apartments expanded again in 2024, reversing a decade-long trend of shrinking floor plans. The…

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April 04, 2025 at 12:00PM

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