By Brad Beckett on May 14, 2026
According to Yardi’s latest Student Housing Report, preleasing in 2026 remains ahead of last year’s final levels but lags early-season estimates from the prior two years, with March reaching 65.5% and likely to be revised downward. Click here to read more.
Rent growth has modestly improved to 0.8% but remains far below 2024–2025 levels. Operators report a tougher pricing environment, driven by more price-sensitive renters, increased supply, and competition, leading to rent declines in some markets and rates returning to 2022–2023 levels.
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