Renting
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
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, February 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.7% rent inflation, 3.1% OER inflation annually in February, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, January 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in January, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
