Jun. 27, 2023 By Julia Moro
According to RentCafe’s June report, Queens maintained its status as one of the most sought-after places for renters this month while surpassing Manhattan’s rental activity.
Manhattan had an increase in demand this month; however, it wasn’t enough to beat out Queens’ booming market.
“Listing views in Manhattan rose by 21% this month compared to one year ago and renters marked 26% more apartments as favorites,” read the report. “Despite these increases, Manhattan fell three positions month-over-month, exiting the Top 30. This is largely due to the escalating demand in other boroughs.”
Manhattan’s desirability is highlighted by its fifth position as the most sought-after location in the Northeast, according to the RentCafe report.
Queens’s popularity is also represented in RentCafe’s Northeast ranking. Queens is third, right after the Bronx and Philadelphia.
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According to RentCafe, the Bronx is the most in-demand location in the Northeast, ranking 14th nationwide after climbing three spots since last month.
“With a notable 46% year-over-year decline in available rentals and a rise in listings traffic of nearly 50%, [the Bronx] showcases robust demand,” read the report. “Plus, the number of apartments favorited by renters doubled compared to last June.”
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In RentCafe’s national ranking, Queens is at 25th, dropping 13% in rental availability.