The latest leasing cycle is in the books—and the story it tells is both familiar and evolving. College House’s new 2025-26 Year in Review report is now available, delivering a comprehensive breakdown of leasing performance, occupancy, and rent trends across 280+ collegiate markets.
Whether you're an institutional investor, developer, or operator, this year's report offers the clarity needed to analyze performance, plan development, and evaluate deal strategy in today’s shifting student housing environment.
+3.0% National Rent Growth — with regional standouts like the Northeast posting gains of +5.2% YoY
91.8% National Occupancy — showing resilience amid affordability pressure and new supply
Floorplan & Product Trends — 5- and 6-bedroom units gained traction, while garden-style assets led rent growth
Tiered Market Breakdown — Tier 3 schools showed occupancy declines but outpaced all others in rent gains
Urban vs. Collegiate Markets — different pressures, same need for precision
10 Notable Markets — from Auburn to Tucson, see which markets outperformed and why
This isn’t just a recap—it’s a tool to help you think ahead.
With new inventory patterns, affordability ceilings, and enrollment bifurcation shaping today’s environment, the Year in Review gives you market-level and floorplan-specific clarity that static surveys or rear-view data simply can't provide.
Whether you’re rethinking pricing strategy, underwriting a new acquisition, or building your 2026-27 forecast, this report equips you with student housing’s most complete dataset.
