College Towns Finally Built More Student Housing—Now, Some Have Too Much

Real Estate News · October 20, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Allaire Conte · 4 min read at the source

Aerial over North Carolina Central University in the Spring

New student apartments are opening faster than demand in some university markets, pushing occupancy and rents lower.

Reported by Allaire Conte for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 20, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, College Towns, Cost Of College, Homebuying, Population, Rent

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