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Markets3h 55m ago

Rents in Austin have fallen nearly 20% from their 2022 peak, and Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Phoenix have posted the steepest rent declines.

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Who
Midwest real-estate investors
What
Rents in Austin have fallen nearly 20% from their 2022 peak, and Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Phoenix have posted the steepest rent declines.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT · 3h 55m ago
Where
Austin, Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Columbus, Florida, Houston, Tampa, San Antonio ·
Why
Sun Belt markets are absorbing the consequences of a building boom that flooded them with new supply, coupled with surging insurance costs and climbing property taxes.
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How this affects you

Real estate markets in the Sun Belt are experiencing significant rent declines and rising costs, contrasting with steady returns in Midwest markets like Indianapolis and Kansas City due to balanced construction and stable tenant finances. This shift may reallocate investor capital towards more conservative, less speculative markets.

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  1. Markets3h 55m ago
    Rents in Austin have fallen nearly 20% from their 2022 peak, and other Sun Belt cities like Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Phoenix have posted steep rent declines.
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  2. Currently Reading3h 55m ago
    Rents in Austin have fallen nearly 20% from their 2022 peak, and Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Phoenix have posted the steepest rent declines.
  3. Markets3h 55m ago
    Rents in Austin have fallen nearly 20% from their 2022 peak, with Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Phoenix also posting steep rent declines as they absorb consequences of a building boom.
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