Cincinnati has emerged as one of the leading nationwide markets for rent growth — not just in the Midwest, but in the entire country. Louisville, Kentucky, was also a strong performer. Rents in Louisville and Cincinnati grew be about 3.1% and 3.4%, respectively, as of the third quarter and these two markets ranked among the…

Not long ago, cities across the Midwest were suffering from disinvestment and a dearth of downtown growth.  These cities became known as “donut hole” cities due to population centers that moved from the downtown core to outer-ring suburbs. The downtown cores of these cities were somewhat busy during the day, but virtually abandoned after 5pm…

The Midwest region has topped the charts for multifamily rent growth since the start of 2023, and third-quarter data show that the region continues to post healthy gains. Several factors, including affordability, a balanced population growth and relatively limited completions compared to high-growth Southeast and Southwest markets, support steady rent growth throughout the Midwest. Cincinnati…