Renter demand in the Boston multifamily sector gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with absorption, a measure of the net change in occupancy, outpaced new supply for the first time in nearly two years.
Renter demand for Boston apartments off to a strong start in 2026
Total units occupied in the first quarter exceeded deliveries for the first time since the third quarter of 2024
CoStar Analytics
May 6, 2026 | 9:18 P.M.
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