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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia-area asking rents fell 0.3% from a year earlier to a median of $1,772 in August, while more than one-third of rental listings offered concessions as renters …
Philadelphia Area Rents Slip as More Landlords Offer Deals Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia-area renters pay an estimated $1,420 less per month than typical new home buyers, creating a $17,040 annual cost gap as elevated homeownership expenses continue to tilt …
Philadelphia Area Renters Save $17,040 a Year Versus Buyers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s median asking rent rose to $2,225 in May, up 10.7% from a year earlier, underscoring how limited housing inventory continues to push would-be homebuyers …
Chester County Rents Climb 10.7% as Housing Shortage Persists Read More
Renting remained more affordable than buying a starter home across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in March, with renters saving an average of $920 per month, according to Realtor.com.
Renting Remains Cheaper Than Buying Across Top U.S. Markets Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Self-storage business owners in Pennsylvania can now enforce rental agreements more quickly and take action against nonpaying customers under a new state law signed this week.
New Law Gives Storage Owners Power Over Unpaid Units Read More CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s rental market remained tight as of Saturday, January 31, with average rent around $2,115, up 3.3% from a year earlier, according to figures cited …
Chester County Rents Rise as National Market Shifts Toward Tenants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia ranks as the eighth most in-demand rental market in the country heading into the 2026 peak leasing season, according to a new Renter Engagement Tracker report …
Philadelphia Ranks Eighth Nationally in Early 2026 Rental Demand Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s rental market is closing out the summer with another defining moment: the city ranked seventh nationwide for renter engagement from July through September, holding its lead …
Philadelphia’s Rental Market Surges as Renters Flock Online in Search of Limited Options Read More AUSTIN, TX — Median asking rents across the United States reached $1,703 in January, reflecting a slight 0.2% year-over-year decline, according to Realtor.com®’s January Rent Report. This modest drop signals a …
Can You Afford to Buy? Why Detroit and Pittsburgh Hold the Key as Renters Face Price Pain Read More