Yardi 200 school preleasing reached 93% in August, 80 basis points above August 2025 and 120 basis points above August 2024. Leasing-season rent growth slowed to 1.1% and advertised rents averaged $927 per bed.
Why it matters to multifamily marketers
Student housing marketers at or near campus should ride a strong preleasing position but plan to lean on amenities and experience rather than aggressive rent hikes next cycle.