Among the 150 largest U.S. housing markets, affordable locations with abundant jobs were the most popular among renters, according to a recent study by RentCafe. Listings in Atlanta saw the most user engagement from March 2022 to March 2023, followed by Kansas City, Mo., and Albuquerque, N.M.
Despite a 17% drop in available listings, Manhattan, N.Y., saw a 31% jump in saved personalized searches since last March, and Florida also saw a large increase in renter traffic, The New York Times reports.
Though scattered around the country, these markets share important traits — they’re relatively inexpensive and have healthy economies, according to the report.
Florida deserves a mention. The Sunshine State has been drawing buyers and renters eager for warm weather and low taxes. Orlando cracked the top 10, while Fort Lauderdale, a budget-friendly option to adjacent Miami, placed a respectable 25th.
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