News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
A new report from RENTCafé shows apartment construction across the country is starting to mirror the downward trend following the 2008 financial crisis. Read More
A new report from RentCafe shows people who live in apartments in San Francisco and Fremont have limited space as Bay Area residents are being asked to shelter in place through May. Read More
Bay Area rents were still up in March, but the 2.3% year-over-year increase showed a decline in comparison to last year, according to a new report from RentCafe. Read More
Renters are still active across the United States despite more COVID-19 cases and stay-at-home directives, according to a new survey from RentCafe. Read More
As we kick off a new year, a new RentCafé report shows the overall rental market is witnessing a rare slowdown. Read More
RENTCafe's latest findings on the apartment market show builders have shifted from sprawl to tall to meet the ravenous demand for living space in the Bay Area. High-rise intensification gained momentum in the past three decades, giving birth to a new market segment: apartment high-rises and skyscrapers. Read More
A new RENTCafé report shows the average rent in the Bay Area increased by 2% year-over-year ($62), coming in at $2,799 in October. Compared to this time last year, only three cities out of the 44 analyzed saw prices drop by 1% or more. From September to October, though, apartment prices cooled down in 26 markets, where rents declined between 0.1% and 2.3%. Read More
Renters in the Bay Area are finally getting a price break. RENTCafé reports the average rent in the Bay Area decreased by 0.5% ($15) from last month to $2,806. Read More
A new report from RentCafe shows just how pricey the Bay Area is for renters. Read More