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Zumper and Engrain Partner to Simplify Fee Transparency Across the Renter Discovery Journey
San Francisco, CA – March 16, 2026 – Zumper, one of multifamily’s leading full-funnel marketing platforms, today announced an integration…
Canadian Rent Report
Canada’s Priciest Rental Markets Continue to Cool At the top of the rankings, several of Canada’s most expensive rental markets…
Zumper Promotes Shawn Mullahy to CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
San Francisco, CA – March 10, 2026 – Zumper, a leading rental marketplace and apartment marketing platform, today announced that…
5 Cities Near Portland for Renters to Consider in 2026
Looking for alternatives to Portland’s rental market? Gresham ($1,500), Milwaukie ($1,575), and Beaverton ($1,695) offer competitive rents with distinct community…
What Is the Cost of Living in Philadelphia?
The cost of living in Philadelphia is about 7.2% above the national average, with total estimated monthly expenses of $5,653,…
The 7 Best Seattle Moving Companies of 2026
While moving apartments can feel like a daunting task, hiring the right moving company can make all the difference. To…
Zumper National Rent Report
Notable Trends At the top of the rankings, New York City remained the nation’s most expensive market for one-bedroom rents,…
Zumper Data & Cost of Shelter CPI
Zumper’s rent data provides insights to where the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is heading Produced monthly by the The Bureau…
Can You Negotiate Rent? A Practical 2026 Guide to Lowering Your Payment (and a Template)
Financial stress is real. Negotiate your rent price with a sample letter you can complete and give to your landlord.
2026 Credit Score Requirements for Renting an Apartment: What to Know
Finding an apartment in 2026 still involves a credit check—but the story is bigger than a single number. Most landlords…
How Much Rent Can I Afford?
“How much rent can I afford?” is one of the most important financial questions you can ask before starting an…
How Much Can I Afford to Spend on Rent?
With rental prices reaching new highs in some cities, it’s easy to question how much you can afford to spend…












