Cotality Says Single-Family Rent Growth Steadies

According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.4% year over year in April, 2026.  They say rent growth varied significantly by region, with cities in the Midwest and Northeast experiencing the strongest annual increases. In addition, growth differed across income tiers, as affordability constraints appeared to limit rent increases at the lower end of the market.

“Single-family rent growth has shifted into a slower gear, with annual gains continuing to ease even as monthly increases remain in line with typical seasonal patterns. Since Fall 2025, annual rent growth has held within a narrow range of about 1% to 1.5%, signaling that the market has settled into a more stable phase after the sharper deceleration seen earlier.”  Said Molly Boesel, Cotality Senior Principal Economist. 

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