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RentCafe rental blog Dreaming of that perfect place to live? Look no further! After analyzing 140 U.S. metros and using 17 key metrics to assess factors like cost of living, access to lifestyle amenities, and community spirit, we believe we’ve found the ideal locations — and it all hinges on livability. But, what exactly is livability? Think of… The post From Coast to Coast: Which Are the Most Livable Places in the U.S. in 2024? appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . October 01, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Renters looking for a spacious apartment on a budget in a big city should immediately head to the South. That’s because more than half of the top 20 large cities offering the most apartment space for a monthly rent of $1,500 are in the Southeast and Southwest. The remaining are all in the Midwest —… The post How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You in 200 U.S. Cities? appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . July 23, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Key Takeaways Charleston, SC, is this year’s best city to rent in for the second year in a row, followed by Atlanta in second place and Sarasota, FL, in third place. San Marcos, TX, ranks best for cost of living and housing; Miami leads in local economy; and Washington, D.C., has the best quality of… The post Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2024: Charleston Tops the Charts for Second Year in a Row appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . June 28, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog The average U.S. apartment size increased by 27 square feet from the previous year, reaching 916 square feet. More two- and three-bedroom apartments opened their doors, which drove up the nation’s average apartment size.   Florida’s Jacksonville and Orlando were among the top cities with the largest sizes of new apartments, while Seattle led the locations… The post National Apartment Size Rebounds as More 2- & 3-Bedroom Rentals Are Built appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . June 04, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Besides worrying about how to take care of laundry, renters today might also find themselves contemplating whether having a recording studio in their apartment community is a sign to pursue a new career. Or how much a cat-shaped building really improves your renting experience. (We assume a lot, if you’re a cat person, that is.)… The post Luxury Car Elevator or Private Observatory? A Look at the Top 10 Quirkiest Apartment Amenities in 2024 appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . May 22, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Build-to-rent homes are having their most successful year on record: A total of 27,500 houses for rent were completed last year — 75% more than in 2022. Phoenix, Dallas and Atlanta are the top three metros for build-to-rent construction in 2023, accounting for nearly one-third of all units of this type added last year. The… The post The Build-to-Rent Housing Boom: New Single-Family Rentals Reach All-Time High, With Another 45,000 on the Way appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . April 18, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Blankets are essential home items that can amp up the cozy factor, whether we’re talking luxurious throws, quilts, seasonal blankets or others. And if you’re anything like most people, you might be wondering how to properly store your blankets to keep them organized and at arm’s length too. To help you conquer this battle, we’ve… The post 14 Creative Ideas to Take Your Blanket Storage Game to the Next Level appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . April 12, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Miami-Dade County is dealing with an affordable housing challenge: Through a combination of nationwide rising housing costs and a development pace struggling to keep up with the demand for rentals, the area finds itself in urgent need of new ways to bridge the gap. In fact, half of all households here spend more than 30%… The post Unlocking Miami-Dade’s Housing Potential: Existing Vacant Land Could Provide Affordable Housing for 192,000 Renters appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . April 11, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog Generation Z is emerging as the most diverse and potentially the best-educated group in American history, setting them up to possibly become the highest earners yet. But, the question arises: How does Gen Z manage when it comes to affording rent or buying a home as they approach their 30s, especially compared to their predecessors,… The post Gen Z by Age 30: Renting Becomes the Go-To Housing Option With a Total Cost of $145,000 appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . March 26, 2024 at 12:00PM

RentCafe rental blog From 2021 to 2024, the number of apartments scheduled for conversion from old office spaces increased from 12,100 to 55,300. Office conversions now represent 38% of the 147,000 apartments in future adaptive reuse projects. The average age of office buildings to be transformed into rentals is 72 years, 20 years younger than those previously converted.… The post From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: A Record 55K Office-to-Apartments Expected in Major Cities appeared first on RentCafe rental blog . March 11, 2024 at 12:00PM