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Suburban Apartments Become Favored Option in Era of Social Distancing

Renter Preference for Lower Cost, Lower Density Areas Hits Downtown Units Suffering From Weak Demand

Luxury suburban apartments with lots of amenities have been the target of increased demand during the pandemic. (iStock)
Luxury suburban apartments with lots of amenities have been the target of increased demand during the pandemic. (iStock)

Since the mass layoffs struck in March and April, all eyes have been on multifamily rent payments. With pre-pandemic warnings that many households were unable to cover even a $400 emergency expense with cash and a soaring unemployment rate that hit 10.2% in July, it was natural to assume apartment rent payments would suffer.

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