RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., named McKinney, Texas, the top spot for renters, a standout on a list dominated by cities in the U.S. South.
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RentCafe: U.S. Apartment Sizes Are Growing
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found that apartment sizes increased across the board in 2025, with floor plans averaging 910 square feet nationwide.
RentCafe: Five Years Saw 74% Increase in Millennial Homeownership
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found that approximately 5.3 million millennials became homeowners in five years, a 74% increase.
RentCafe: Where Would $1,500 in Rent Stretch the Furthest?
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found $1,500 in monthly rent, on average, secures 703 square feet of apartment space. But, the size varies considerably by area.
RentCafe: Rental Competitiveness Cools Slightly
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. rental competitiveness score fell from 75.7 to 75.4 in the early part of 2026.
RentCafe: Rental Competitiveness Cools Slightly–but Not Everywhere
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its latest report on the competitiveness of the rental market, finding that the national rental competitiveness index score dipped from 75.7 to 75.4 in early 2026, indicating it should be getting easier to find a place to rent.
Office-to-Apartment Conversions Continue to Gain Traction, RentCafe Reports
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., has identified 90,300 apartment units in the process of conversion from offices.
RentCafe: Gen Z Renters Increasing
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released a new analysis of Gen Z renters, finding that their numbers have increased significantly.
RentCafe Predicts Top Cities for 2026 Rental Season
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released a new report analyzing which cities are seeing the most renter interest, particularly ahead of the busy summer rental season. Topping the list is Cincinnati.
RentCafe: Affordable Housing Construction Strong
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. built nearly 310,000 affordable apartments in the past five years.