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Trump's Immigration Policies Linked to Nationwide Rent Decline

2/3/2026

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White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt attributes a nationwide rent decline to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
National median rent fell to $1,353 in January, a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
In Los Angeles, rents reached a four-year low, and some tenants saw reductions.
Florida landlords reported negative impacts from immigration policies, increasing vacancies.
Trump faces a political dilemma because his policies lower rents and may depress housing values.

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White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt attributes a nationwide rent decline to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
National median rent fell to $1,353 in January, a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
In Los Angeles, rents reached a four-year low, and some tenants saw reductions.
Florida landlords reported negative impacts from immigration policies, increasing vacancies.
Trump faces a political dilemma because his policies lower rents and may depress housing values.