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• Booming downtowns: Phoenix adds 5,000 apartments in 5 years - Read Article

  Booming downtowns: Phoenix adds 5,000 apartments in 5 years

  2025-05-28T09:05:00-07:00

  A quarter of all post-pandemic apartments constructed in Phoenix was concentrated downtown. Impressively, this resulted in more than 5,200 new units, positioning the city center as the 21st fastest growing downtown nationwide.  Our Downtown Construction Report looks at the 50 largest U.S. cities to highlight those…

  
• Here’s how Phoenix apartment size shrank significantly in last 10 years - Read Article

  Here’s how Phoenix apartment size shrank significantly in last 10 years

  2025-05-13T07:15:00-07:00

  One-bedroom apartments are taking over Phoenix: Developers built a whopping 13% more of this unit type in the last decade. Now, they make up half of the new apartments in your city. While these smaller living spaces offer convenience, renters won’t be pleased to know they got even more compact. Additionally, this shrinking Phoenix apartment size trend…

  
• Here’s how competitive the Phoenix rental market is this spring - Read Article

  Here’s how competitive the Phoenix rental market is this spring

  2025-04-22T10:30:00-07:00

  At the start of 2025, the Midwest emerged as the most competitive region for apartment-hunters with 10 metros in the top 20. In particular, Suburban Chicago (ranked second in the U.S.) has positioned…

  
• Phoenix ranks No. 11 in U.S. for most office-to-apartment conversions - Read Article

  Phoenix ranks No. 11 in U.S. for most office-to-apartment conversions

  2025-04-18T10:15:00-07:00

  Office-to-apartment conversions are at a new all-time high, with the pipeline reaching 70,700 units as of 2025. More than two-thirds (68%) of all future apartments retrofitted from offices are located in 20 metros —…

  
• These 12 Metro Phoenix zip codes offer upscale living at lower rents - Read Article

  These 12 Metro Phoenix zip codes offer upscale living at lower rents

  2025-03-14T11:15:00-07:00

  Finding a great apartment with nice amenities, in a good neighborhood, at a reasonable monthly rent can feel like a distant dream. But upscale living is actually possible at a…

  
• Top 9 Arizona cities to watch for rental activity in 2025 - Read Article

  Top 9 Arizona cities to watch for rental activity in 2025

  2025-01-31T06:20:00-07:00

  RentCafe‘s first report of 2025 highlights the top cities to watch for rental activity this year, based on the most online engagement from apartment hunters on RentCafe.com in the past 12 months.   JANUARY 15: 50 Arizona commercial real…

  
• Here’s how tough it was to rent an apartment in Phoenix in 2024 - Read Article

  Here’s how tough it was to rent an apartment in Phoenix in 2024

  2025-01-22T09:30:00-07:00

  Phoenix’s accelerated apartment construction paid off — partly. While competition slightly loosened, people looking to rent an apartment in Phoenix chose to renew their leases than take advantage of the new units in town. As…

  
• 8 Phoenix rental market trends to know heading into 2025 - Read Article

  8 Phoenix rental market trends to know heading into 2025

  2025-01-10T10:05:00-07:00

  As the new year begins, we’ve gathered the Top Reports of 2024, showcasing the trends, surprises and standout moments that shaped the U.S. and Phoenix rental market.    MORE NEWS: Here are the 50 biggest employers in Arizona Historic Highs…

  
• More Phoenix renters choose lease renewals over new apartments - Read Article

  More Phoenix renters choose lease renewals over new apartments

  2024-10-08T09:00:00-07:00

  It’s time to about how this summer turned rental trends on its head. More Phoenix renters decided to stay put compared to last year’s peak moving season, and it’s not due to a lack of…

  
• Where in Arizona does $1,500 get you the most apartment space? - Read Article

  Where in Arizona does $1,500 get you the most apartment space?

  2024-08-30T09:35:00-07:00

  Curious to know where to get more apartment space for your dollar? Arizona cities offer a surprising range of square footage for $1,500 rent a month, with the most apartment space nearing 900 square feet within that budget. Notably, Metro Phoenix renters in the West…

  
• Metro Phoenix apartment boom continues in 2024. Will it last?  - Read Article

  Metro Phoenix apartment boom continues in 2024. Will it last? 

  2024-08-30T09:25:00-07:00

  RentCafe‘s 2024 Apartment Construction Report unveils surprising trends nationwide, including the Metro Phoenix apartment boom and its role in the market.  MORE NEWS: AZRE’s Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2024 • Metro Phoenix is…

  
• 2 Arizona cities in the Top 10 best cities for renters - Read Article

  2 Arizona cities in the Top 10 best cities for renters

  2024-08-06T12:10:00-07:00

  For our 2024 Best Cities for Renters report, we thoroughly examined 20 key factors such as economic strength, apartment quality, traffic, air quality, and natural amenities. Scottsdale and Gilbert came out on top,…