Despite a marginal improvement for small property renters, housing affordability levels remain uneven across the major metros in the US.

Dallas was one of the hottest multifamily markets in the U.S. during 2016. Rent growth accelerated as vacancy reached historic lows, strong employment growth continued to drive new development, and investment activity reached record highs.

Though the rent gap between small and larger properties is shrinking for studio and one-bedroom units, new Census data shows that there are still substantial savings for larger units in smaller properties.

The multifamily market has arguably been the highest performing asset class of any over the last few years. Apartment rents have climbed 5% to 10% in some markets. Cap rates are at their lowest as investors have poured billions into owning these properties.

The most recent update from the Census Bureau indicates that the small multifamily rental market experienced a steeper year-over-year increase in rents compared to both larger properties and historical trends.

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