08/18/2026
MARKET ANALYSIS · AUGUST 2026 The Seasonal Rental Cliff Is Here: New Data Shows Why Reducing Now Saves Thousands Apartment List just published their July 2026 national rent report, and the news for property owners across the Carolinas is stark. Charlotte (and most of the sunbelt) ranks among the worst-performing rental markets in the country. The entire Sunbelt, which encompasses every market we operate in, is actively dragging down the national average. If your property didn’t rent in July, the seasonal clock is already working against you.
Apartment List just published their July 2026 national rent report, and sunbelt rentals are some of the worst-performing markets in the US