US rents have fallen for the 32nd straight month, per Axios.

Factcheck: Based on http://Realtor.com’s Jan 2026 report, median asking rents for 1- and 2-bedroom units have declined YoY for 32 straight months. Overall rents show 29 months. However, CoStar notes apartment rents edged up in Jan. No direct Axios source found confirming exactly 32 months. Trends vary by metric and segment.

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