July Leasing Update: Market Momentum Holds Steady
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The latest data is in—and July 2025 continued to show stable pre-leasing momentum and rising rates across key student housing markets. According to College House’s National Student Housing Report, the national pre-lease rate reached 87.9%, marking a +1.5% year-over-year increase from July 2024.
The Southeast continues to lead with a 90.4% average, while the Midwest and Southwest closely follow at 86.6% and 86.9%, respectively (see map on page 2). The Northeast saw modest gains at 83.9%, up slightly from last year.
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Rent Growth Trends: National Average Tops $1,000 per Bed
The national average rent per bed hit $1,005, a 4.1% YoY increase. Across regions:
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Northeast: $1,245
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West: $1,111
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Midwest: $975
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Southeast: $961
(see map on page 3)
Floor Plan Insights: Demand and Pricing by Unit Type
Floor-plan-level data on pages 4 and 5 reveals meaningful variation across configurations:
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3-bed units saw the largest pre-lease increase at +2.2%
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6-bed units recorded the highest rent growth at +6.4%
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Studios remain the highest-priced category, averaging $1,557
July 2025 Month-End College House
Five-Year Trendlines Show Sustained Strength
The month-over-month graphs on pages 7 and 8 show how this year’s leasing and rent performance compares to prior cycles. Academic Year 2025–2026 is tracking closely with strong past years, indicating steady momentum despite macro headwinds.
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July 2025 Month-End College House
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