We Are Apartments: Learn about the demand for apartments in your area

WE ARE APARTMENTS

Apartments and their residents contribute $ trillion to the U.S. economy annually, supporting million jobs.

Across the country, states and localities are searching for ways to alleviate the housing affordability crisis. The following articles explore housing affordability approaches and programs from different communities nationwide.

Making Rethinking Zoning Laws a National Conversation

Many communities are revamping outdated policies that get in the way of building the housing America needs. Here’s why it should be a nationwide discussion. Minneapolis did it. Seattle has done it…

5 Key Facts About Apartments and the Economy

Housing is a vital and pressing issue in communities across the nation. And many municipalities — large and small, rural and urban — face a common challenge: They are simply not building enough…

3 Housing Solutions All Political Candidates Should Support

Whether running for local, statewide or national office, aspiring lawmakers must show they’ll take action on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Across the nation, many communities face a…

NATIONAL DATA

The country needs to build 328,000 new apartment homes each year to meet demand.

Forecasted by the year 2030

The renovation and repair of apartments helps preserve the country’s older more affordable units, contributing $69b to the local economy annually and creating 340k jobs.

Our Vision

The apartment industry stands ready to work with urban, suburban and rural communities in every region to meet the housing demand of Americans across all income levels.

Our Vision

Source: Hoyt Advisory Services; NMHC/NAA; U.S. Census Bureau; RealPage