Realtor.com Identifies Renter Trends

Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, released a new report analyzing the current renter populations, and finding that there are three distinct but overlapping groups: young renters, family renters and long-term renters.

Realtor.com: U.S. Median Asking Rent Hits Low

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., found that national median asking rent hit a four-year low in February. It fell $29, or 1.7% compared with a year ago.

Realtor.com: Renting Still More Affordable Than Buying in June

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its June 2025 rental report, finding year-over-year rents declined and renting a starter home continues to be a more affordable option than buying in the vast majority of U.S. metros.