Renter Search

Learn more about how renters search for an apartment and what they're looking for.

June 17, 2026

ChatGPT to Support In-Depth Rental Search with Apartments.com Integration

Coming soon, the Apartments.com app within ChatGPT will give renters an immersive option to explore your listing and submit a lead directly within the popular AI platform.

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June 16, 2026

Apartments.com Ai: Renter Search Goes Conversational

Now available on Apartments.com, a revolutionary conversational search tool guides prospects to your properties through the power of AI.

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April 21, 2026

How AI Search Is Transforming Renter Behavior

Early data shows a shift toward deeper research, higher-intent engagement, and more tour-ready leads. Explore the latest takeaways about Apartments.com’s Smart Search, the industry’s first AI-powered voice search.

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April 14, 2026

Student Renters: What Multifamily Properties Need to Know

Student renters aren’t just your average renter. Here are the key trends that set them apart, according to a recent Apartments.com survey of nearly 1,500 student renters looking for their next place.

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March 10, 2026

How Multifamily Marketers Can Meet Gen Z Renters’ Expectations

Gen Z is looking to rent, and properties that don’t meet the needs of this digitally-savvy, online generation can miss out. A recent webinar featuring Apartments.com and Matterport highlighted the top takeaways for multifamily owners and operators.

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February 20, 2026

The Top 10 Amenities Renters Want Most in 2026

Which are the amenities renters can’t live without? These 10 features topped the list, according to the latest survey looking at renters’ must-haves.

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October 6, 2025

Gen Z: Your Guide to the Newest Renter Generation

Gen Z is growing up and ready to rent. Discover what sets this generation apart and how to transform your marketing strategy to meet their needs and priorities.

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May 12, 2025

Quintessentially New York: Reaching More NYC Renters with a Dedicated Focus

For renters searching in New York City, Apartments.com offers a distinctive search experience that reflects the city’s unique character. Here’s what apartment owners and operators need to know about reaching NYC renters.

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February 11, 2025

What Renters Want — and What They Don’t

What do your prospective residents want in their next place? A new survey highlights renters’ top motivators and deal-breakers.

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January 14, 2025

Rental Search in 2024: The Top Trends from 920 Million Searches

In 2024, the Apartments.com Network received 920 million searches for rentals. Take a dive into the top search trends from last year and what we predict for 2025.

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5 most searched cities: Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, and Atlanta

January 2, 2025

Top 10 Cities: Renters’ Favorite Destinations in 2024

Which cities were renters looking for in 2024? Discover the most popular destinations according to Apartments.com search data.

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October 29, 2024

What Do Renters Want? A Snapshot of Fall Search Trends

Get a glimpse of how renters are searching on Apartments.com. Explore the top search trends from the third quarter of 2024.

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