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Redfin Reports Roughly One-Third of Renters Have an Apartment That Costs Less Than $1,000 a Month—the Lowest Share on Record

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Redfin reports a historic low in affordable rentals, with only 32.1% of renter households paying under $1,000 monthly, down from 35.2% in 2022 and 50.4% in 2012. The majority (47.9%) pay between $1,000-$1,999, while 14.4% pay $2,000-$2,999. Currently, just 7.5% of available apartments are listed under $1,000, with most (63.7%) priced between $1,000-$1,999. Oklahoma City leads with 64.3% of renters paying under $1,000, while San Diego has the lowest at 7.1%. The median apartment asking rent is $1,634, approximately 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Redfin riporta un livello storico minimo di affitti accessibili, con solo il 32,1% delle famiglie in affitto che pagano meno di $1.000 al mese, in calo rispetto al 35,2% nel 2022 e al 50,4% nel 2012. La maggior parte (47,9%) paga tra $1.000 e $1.999, mentre il 14,4% paga tra $2.000 e $2.999. Attualmente, solo il 7,5% degli appartamenti disponibili è elencato a meno di $1.000, con la maggior parte (63,7%) a un prezzo compreso tra $1.000 e $1.999. Oklahoma City è in testa con il 64,3% degli affittuari che pagano meno di $1.000, mentre San Diego ha il valore più basso con il 7,1%. L'affitto medio richiesto per un appartamento è di $1.634, circa il 20% più alto rispetto ai livelli pre-pandemia.

Redfin informa sobre un mínimo histórico en alquileres asequibles, con solo el 32.1% de los hogares inquilinos pagando menos de $1,000 al mes, una disminución del 35.2% en 2022 y del 50.4% en 2012. La mayoría (47.9%) paga entre $1,000 y $1,999, mientras que el 14.4% paga entre $2,000 y $2,999. Actualmente, solo el 7.5% de los apartamentos disponibles están listados por menos de $1,000, siendo la mayoría (63.7%) valorada entre $1,000 y $1,999. Oklahoma City lidera con el 64.3% de los inquilinos pagando menos de $1,000, mientras que San Diego tiene el porcentaje más bajo en 7.1%. El alquiler medio solicitado para un apartamento es de $1,634, aproximadamente un 20% más alto que los niveles anteriores a la pandemia.

Redfin은 저렴한 임대 주택이 역사적 최저 수준에 도달했다고 보고하며, 현재 월세가 $1,000 이하인 세입자 가구는 32.1%로, 이는 2022년 35.2% 및 2012년 50.4%에서 감소한 수치입니다. 대부분(47.9%)은 $1,000에서 $1,999 사이를 지불하며, 14.4%는 $2,000에서 $2,999를 지불합니다. 현재 이용 가능한 아파트의 7.5%만이 $1,000 이하로 나와 있으며, 나머지 대부분(63.7%)은 $1,000에서 $1,999 사이의 가격입니다. 오클라호마 시티는 64.3%의 세입자가 $1,000 이하를 지불하여 선두를 차지하고 있으며, 샌디에고는 7.1%로 가장 낮습니다. 평균 아파트 요청 임대료는 $1,634로, 팬데믹 이전 수준보다 약 20% 높은 수치입니다.

Redfin rapporte un niveau historiquement bas des loyers abordables, avec seulement 32,1 % des ménages locataires payant moins de 1 000 $ par mois, en baisse par rapport à 35,2 % en 2022 et 50,4 % en 2012. La majorité (47,9 %) paie entre 1 000 $ et 1 999 $, tandis que 14,4 % paient entre 2 000 $ et 2 999 $. Actuellement, seulement 7,5 % des appartements disponibles sont listés à moins de 1 000 $, la plupart étant (63,7 %) situés entre 1 000 $ et 1 999 $. Oklahoma City est en tête avec 64,3 % des locataires payant moins de 1 000 $, tandis que San Diego a le taux le plus bas à 7,1 %. Le loyer médian demandé pour un appartement est de 1 634 $, environ 20 % plus élevé qu'avant la pandémie.

Redfin berichtet von einem historischen Tiefstand bei den erschwinglichen Mietwohnungen. Nur 32,1% der Miethaushalte zahlen monatlich weniger als $1.000, ein Rückgang von 35,2% im Jahr 2022 und 50,4% im Jahr 2012. Die Mehrheit (47,9%) zahlt zwischen $1.000 und $1.999, während 14,4% zwischen $2.000 und $2.999 zahlen. Derzeit sind nur 7,5% der verfügbaren Wohnungen unter $1.000 gelistet, der Großteil (63,7%) liegt im Preisbereich von $1.000 bis $1.999. Oklahoma City führt mit 64,3% der Mieter, die weniger als $1.000 zahlen, während San Diego mit 7,1% den niedrigsten Wert hat. Die geforderte durchschnittliche Miete für ein Apartment liegt bei $1.634, was etwa 20% über dem Niveau vor der Pandemie liegt.

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  • Share of affordable rentals (under $1,000) hit historic low at 32.1%, down from 50.4% in 2012
  • Only 7.5% of current apartment listings are priced under $1,000
  • Median apartment asking rent ($1,634) remains 20% above pre-pandemic levels

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This rental market analysis reveals significant shifts in housing affordability. The decline in sub-$1,000 rentals to 32.1% of households marks a concerning trend in housing accessibility. The stark contrast between existing low-rent tenants (32.1%) and available sub-$1,000 listings (7.5%) highlights a growing affordability gap.

The geographic disparity is particularly notable - while cities like Oklahoma City and New Orleans maintain over 60% of rentals under $1,000, tech hubs and coastal markets show rates below 10%. This polarization reflects broader economic patterns and could impact migration trends and real estate investment strategies. For Redfin, this data suggests continued demand for their rental platform services as consumers navigate an increasingly complex market.

The tenant retention data provides important market insights. The 40.2% long-term occupancy rate for sub-$1,000 rentals indicates a "lock-in" effect, where affordable housing scarcity creates market friction. This phenomenon could impact Redfin's transaction volume as reduced mobility affects both rental and sales markets.

The 20% increase in median asking rents since pre-pandemic, stabilizing at $1,634, suggests a new pricing floor. Markets like Cleveland showing 11.1% year-over-year growth in previously affordable areas signal potential market rebalancing. These trends affect Redfin's core business by influencing transaction volumes and commission revenues in both rental and sales segments.

40% of renters that pay under $1,000 a month have lived in their apartments for five years or more—a higher share than renters in all other price brackets

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Less than one-third (32.1%) of renter households pay under $1,000 in monthly rent—the lowest share on record, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s down from 35.2% in 2022 and 50.4% in 2012.

The lion’s share (47.9%) of renter households pay between $1,000 and $1,999, while 14.4% pay $2,000-$2,999 and 5.7% pay $3,000 or more.

Redfin’s report is based on an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released this month, and covers U.S. apartments in buildings with five or more units. The most recent year for which the Census has data is 2023. Historical rents are inflation-adjusted to represent 2023 dollars.

Rents skyrocketed during the pandemic moving frenzy and then stabilized near their record high, which is why the share of rental listings under $1,000 has been shrinking. The median apartment asking rent now sits at $1,634, little changed from last year but up roughly 20% from before the pandemic.

“Rising rents have made it increasingly difficult for people to find housing in America,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. “Low-income workers, college students, immigrants and people on the fringes of homelessness have had to come up with new ways to be resourceful, with some taking on multiple roommates and others receiving financial support from family or friends.”

Less Than 10% of Apartments on the Market Today Cost Under $1,000, Prompting Many Renters to Stay Put

While about one of every three renter households pays less than $1,000 in monthly rent, as noted above, the share of apartments that are currently listed for under $1,000 is much lower.

Roughly one of every thirteen (7.5%) apartments on the market has an asking rent below $1,000. The majority—63.7%—cost between $1,000 and $1,999. Meanwhile, 22% are listed for $2,000-$2,999, and 6.9% are listed for $3,000 or more. That’s based on listing data from Redfin.com and Rent.com covering the three months ending Sept. 30, 2024. Please note that the remainder of Redfin’s report uses Census data through 2023.

Some renters who pay less than $1,000 a month are staying put because they don’t make enough money to afford the typical apartment on the market today. Many signed their leases years ago, when housing was more affordable. Property owners do often raise rents for existing tenants, but those increases are typically smaller than the increases they institute when looking for a new tenant.

Two of every five (40.2%) renter households paying under $1,000 a month have been in their apartment for five years or more, compared with 26.1% of renters paying $1,000-$1,999, 17.2% of renters paying $2,000-$2,999 and 15.6% of renters paying $3,000 or more.

Renters in Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Cleveland Are Most Likely to Pay Under $1,000 a Month

Nearly two-thirds (64.3%) of renter households in Oklahoma City pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent—the highest share among the 50 most populous core-based statistical areas (CBSAs). Next come New Orleans (63.5%), Cleveland (63.4%), Louisville, KY (57.6%) and Pittsburgh (55.8%). There are four other metros where the majority of renters pay under $1,000: Buffalo, NY (55.2%), Cincinnati (54.9%), St. Louis (53.9%) and Memphis, TN (53.5%).

The aforementioned metro areas have among the lowest asking rents in the country, but it’s worth noting that some have seen large increases lately—likely because those low rents have fueled an uptick in demand. The median asking rent in Cleveland, for example, rose 11.1% year over year last month—one of the largest jumps among the metros Redfin analyzed. Cincinnati and Louisville also saw sizable increases.

Renters in California Are Least Likely to Pay Under $1,000 a Month

In San Diego, just 7.1% of renter households pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent—the lowest share among the 50 most populous metros. Next came San Jose, CA (7.8%), Washington, D.C. (8%), Denver (8.5%) and Austin, TX (9.1%). All are places that have either long been expensive or exploded in popularity in recent years, causing rents to rise.

There Are Four Metros Where Renters Are More Likely Than They Were Before the Pandemic to Pay Under $1,000 a Month

In Baltimore, one-quarter (25.1%) of renter households pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent, up from 21.6% in 2019—the biggest increase among the metros Redfin analyzed. Three other metros saw increases: New Orleans (63.5% from 60.5%), New York (24.9% from 23.7%) and Los Angeles (13% from 12.3).

On the other end of the spectrum is Birmingham, AL, where 44% of renter households pay under $1,000. That’s down from 61.7% in 2019—the largest decline among the metros Redfin analyzed. Next came Phoenix (12.4% from 28.1%), Las Vegas (17.8% from 32.5%), Charlotte, NC (16.4% from 30.8%) and Richmond, VA (18.6% from 33%).

Many of those metros, such as Phoenix, surged in popularity during the pandemic. That drove up demand for housing, and in turn, rents—which is why they have seen large declines in the share of renters paying under $1,000.

To view the full report, including charts, additional metro-level data, and full methodology, please visit:
https://www.redfin.com/news/apartments-for-rent-under-1000

About Redfin

Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered real estate company. We help people find a place to live with brokerage, rentals, lending, title insurance, and renovations services. We run the country's #1 real estate brokerage site. Our customers can save thousands in fees while working with a top agent. Our home-buying customers see homes first with on-demand tours, and our lending and title services help them close quickly. Customers selling a home can have our renovations crew fix it up to sell for top dollar. Our rentals business empowers millions nationwide to find apartments and houses for rent. Since launching in 2006, we've saved customers more than $1.6 billion in commissions. We serve more than 100 markets across the U.S. and Canada and employ over 4,000 people.

Redfin’s subsidiaries and affiliated brands include: Bay Equity Home Loans®, Rent.™, Apartment Guide®, Title Forward® and WalkScore®.

For more information or to contact a local Redfin real estate agent, visit www.redfin.com. To learn about housing market trends and download data, visit the Redfin Data Center. To be added to Redfin's press release distribution list, email press@redfin.com. To view Redfin's press center, click here.

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Source: Redfin

FAQ

What percentage of renters pay less than $1,000 per month according to Redfin (RDFN)?

According to Redfin's latest report, 32.1% of renter households pay less than $1,000 per month in rent, the lowest share on record.

Which US city has the highest percentage of renters paying under $1,000 in 2023?

Oklahoma City has the highest percentage, with 64.3% of renter households paying less than $1,000 in monthly rent.

What is the current median apartment asking rent according to Redfin (RDFN)?

The current median apartment asking rent is $1,634, approximately 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

What percentage of current rental listings are priced under $1,000 according to Redfin (RDFN)?

Only 7.5% of current apartment listings are priced under $1,000, while the majority (63.7%) are listed between $1,000 and $1,999.

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