Our 2026 U.S. Student Housing Market Report is now live, and we are excited to share our findings with you.

Key Takeaways:

• Enrollment gains and federal funding are driving new on‑campus housing, especially at non‑Power 5 schools, while off‑campus development slowed due to higher costs and tighter capital.

• 2025 deliveries were limited outside the Southwest, where strong demand and fewer restrictions supported more completions. High occupancy and slow supply continue to push rents up.

• New projects are clustering closer to campuses to capture demand and premium rents, with the Southwest, particularly Texas, seeing the biggest shift.

• Rents rose nationwide, with the Midwest posting the fastest growth despite still having lower average rates.