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  • Phoenix ranks among biggest office-to-apartment converters in U.S. - Read Article

    Phoenix ranks among biggest office-to-apartment converters in U.S.

    2026-04-21T14:05:00-07:00

    The 2026 Office-to-apartment conversions report by RentCafe.com revealed that in the Phoenix metro area 1,550 units are expected from no less than 6 office-to-apartment conversion projects, ranking as the 13th biggest converter in the nation.  DEEPER DIVE: Read all the Ranking Arizona Top 10 lists here INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Want…

  • Number of Gen Z homeowners in Phoenix jumps 700% in 5 years - Read Article

    Number of Gen Z homeowners in Phoenix jumps 700% in 5 years

    2026-04-08T08:00:00-07:00

    As the oldest members of Gen Z are nearing their 30s and moving up in their careers, one question comes up: Where is this digitally native generation laying down roots?   And how many members of Gen Z in Phoenix…

  • Tempe experiences massive surge in renter interest - Read Article

    Tempe experiences massive surge in renter interest

    2026-03-19T09:10:00-07:00

    With the rental season approaching fast, which cities are drawing the most interest from renters? We mapped out the most sought-after U.S. cities, based on millions of apartment searches on RentCafe.com.   Out of the nine Arizona…

  • Phoenix’s ranking jumps among most livable cities in the U.S. - Read Article

    Phoenix’s ranking jumps among most livable cities in the U.S.

    2026-02-22T12:25:00-07:00

    Planning to move in 2026? RentCafe.com’s latest Most Livable U.S. Metro Areas report is a comprehensive analysis factoring in 17 essential metrics that support the well-being and social engagement of its residents. With that in…

  • Phoenix builds 4,600 affordable apartments in 5 years, triple the pre-pandemic volume - Read Article

    Phoenix builds 4,600 affordable apartments in 5 years, triple the pre-pandemic volume

    2026-02-19T12:15:00-07:00

    Affordable housing construction has reached a turning point: More than 91,000 affordable apartments were completed nationwide in 2024 — the highest total in the past decade.  An in Metro Phoenix, developers built 4,600 affordable apartments in five tears, which is…

  • Metro Phoenix sees surge in adaptive reuse apartments - Read Article

    Metro Phoenix sees surge in adaptive reuse apartments

    2025-12-21T06:20:00-07:00

    Just a quick reminder that Phoenix’s vacant hotels and underused offices are turning into rentals faster than ever. The metro area boasts the 20th biggest pipeline of adaptive reuse apartments, according to RentCafe.com’s latest report.   LOCAL NEWS: Phoenix…

  • Here’s how tough renting in Phoenix is this peak moving season - Read Article

    Here’s how tough renting in Phoenix is this peak moving season

    2025-10-10T10:10:00-07:00

    Phoenix managed to keep a good pace of apartment construction these past recent months, but it didn’t manage to ease demand for renting in Phoenix. In fact, while the occupancy rate dropped slightly, more tenants decided to stay put, locking in…

  • Phoenix is the No. 4 biggest apartment builder of 2025 - Read Article

    Phoenix is the No. 4 biggest apartment builder of 2025

    2025-09-13T12:00:00-07:00

    Although apartment construction in 2025 is shifting heavily to the South — now accounting for more than 50% of all expected completions — the Phoenix metro area pierced the top 10 dominated by Southern locations and secured the title of the 4th busiest apartment builder in…

  • Apartment space for $1,500: Where you get more (or less) in Metro Phoenix - Read Article

    Apartment space for $1,500: Where you get more (or less) in Metro Phoenix

    2025-08-14T07:05:00-07:00

    With a rent budget of $1,500, choosing the right city in the Phoenix metro area could mean up to 180 square feet more (or less) of apartment space. While smaller cities typically offer the most space, Mesa and Tempe stand out by bucking the trend. Meanwhile, Scottsdale is the only city that…

  • Here’s what renters in Phoenix can expect this moving season - Read Article

    Here’s what renters in Phoenix can expect this moving season

    2025-07-11T10:25:00-07:00

    The 2025 rental season is off to a tighter start than last year. In Phoenix, despite a robust influx of newly built apartments, more renters in Phoenix decided to renew their lease, keeping the competition for each vacant unit tight. …

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