I think we’re at the top. The article from Bisnow states that while multifamily rents have slipped some since record highs in late summer 2022, the median asking rent nationally remains above $2,000. Per the article, median asking rents show $2,029 in June-2023, $1,995 in May-2023, and $2,019 in June-2022. The highwater mark was in August-2022 at $2,053. Expressed as percentages, rents gained .5% YOY in June but were down YOY .6% in May. So while rents remain high, owners and operators are now offering more concessions and/or discounts to the litany of add-on fees most charge above and beyond the monthly rental rate. I think shrinking rental rates are not far behind. Keep an eye on this space. And keep an eye on vacancy. In Salt Lake City, where 20,000 new units are coming on line in the next 12 – 24 months, today we may find ourselves at the zenith of both rental rates and occupancy levels.

 

 

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