Key Takeaways U.S. apartment rents and occupancy softened in 2025, but the pace of rent declines began to stabilize.Strong renter demand, easing new supply and housing affordability constraints support a recovery in 2026.ESS, UDR and CPT are set for steadier income as supply pressures fade and occupancy trends improve in 2026.After two years of rapid growth, U.S. apartment demand decelerated in the third quarter of 2025, falling significantly short of the supply volumes added during that period. According t ...