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Student Housing Rents Drop Amid Economic Concerns

8/26/2025

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Economic concerns are affecting student housing, with rent growth slowing to 0.9% in July across 200 colleges.
The average asking rent decreased to $905 per bed, a 1.4% drop from March's peak.
Average rent growth from October to July was 2.8%, notably lower than in previous years.
Students are increasingly choosing cheaper rentals or older buildings due to affordability challenges.

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Story summary

Economic concerns are affecting student housing, with rent growth slowing to 0.9% in July across 200 colleges.
The average asking rent decreased to $905 per bed, a 1.4% drop from March's peak.
Average rent growth from October to July was 2.8%, notably lower than in previous years.
Students are increasingly choosing cheaper rentals or older buildings due to affordability challenges.