Affordability gains are biggest for apartments, as a wave of new buildings continues to pay off for renters
Renting
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, May 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in May, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Providence Tops Zillow’s Hottest Rental Markets for Summer 2026
The Northeast and coastal California are home to the most competitive rental markets nationwide.
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, April 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.6% rent inflation, 3.2% OER inflation annually in April, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Renters gain more than $2,300 in breathing room as rent growth hits slowest pace since 2020
Incomes are rising faster than rents nationwide, putting an extra $193 a month back in renters' pockets
An Expanding Supply of Rentals Keeps Rent Growth in Check (February Rental Report)
Rent growth slows to 1.9% amid persistent supply glut, giving renters more leverage after years of rapid rent increases
Number of ‘Accidental Landlords’ Rises to Three-Year High
Unsold listings make up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending up
