
National rent growth for multifamily housing in July 2025 remained sluggish, with average advertised asking rent rising just to $1,754, a modest 0.7% year-over-year increase. Occupancy held at 94.7% through June, remaining flat over several months as demand continues to absorb new units. On a brighter note, expense growth eased significantly, with operating costs rising only 1.3% for market-rate units and 1.7% for affordable units in the first half of the year, offering relief to operations from previous spikes.
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