<p>News Corporation, through its subsidiary Move, Inc., has published a market analysis via Realtor.com® highlighting trends in the U.S. rental market. According to the December Rent Report, asking rents declined year-over-year for the 29th consecutive month, with the median asking rent across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas falling to $1,689, a 0.7% drop from December 2024. However, the report notes that rent relief is primarily benefiting higher-priced rentals, while lower-cost renters continue to face affordability challenges. Since 2019, lower-priced rentals have experienced stronger price growth, exacerbating the squeeze at the bottom of the market. The analysis also points out that declines in rent prices are flattening, with December marking the smallest annual drop since March, indicating a slowdown in the pace of rent decreases as 2025 ends. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. News Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: LA63786) on January 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

Rents Fall for Higher-Priced Units as Lower-Cost Renters See Little Relief