Top 10 trending small rental markets in early 2026
1. Wichita, KS
+14.6
2025: 76.4
2026: 91
2. Amarillo, TX
+10.6
2025: 79.1
2026: 89.7
3. El Paso, TX
+10.5
2025: 75.1
2026: 85.6
4. Columbia, SC
+9.6
2025: 73.3
2026: 82.9
5. Lexington, KY
+8.6
2025: 76.6
2026: 85.2
6. South Bend, IN
+7.9
2025: 80.2
2026: 88.1
7. Rochester, MN
+7.3
2025: 74.8
2026: 82.1
8. Spokane, WA
+7.2
2025: 68.9
2026: 76.1
9. Portland, ME
+7.1
2025: 72.7
2026: 79.8
10. Augusta, GA
+6.2
2025: 72
2026: 78.2
Hover over each dot to reveal the competitiveness score in 2026.
Data as of February 2026. All data is accurate as of the date of publication.
Source: RentCafe analysis of Yardi data
Data as of February 2026. All data is accurate as of the date of publication.
Source: RentCafe analysis of Yardi data
