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  • Rents Rose in June but Often with Concessions Attached

    Seattle, WA, July 28, 2026—Fewer apartments are sitting empty, rents are climbing, and yet the deals keep coming. According to the Zillow June Rental Report, the typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,965, up 2.2% compared to a year ago, and nearly two in five rental listings came with a concession attached.
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