As baby boomers seek to downsize from large homes, developers are increasingly designing apartments specifically for this demographic.
These apartments consist of features such as:
â˘Â Larger floor plans, both in terms of square footage and number of bedrooms
â˘Â More traditional layouts that reflect the homes baby boomers are familiar with
â˘Â Increased storage spaces both in the apartment units and additional rental spaces in the community
â˘Â Upscale finishes in kitchens and bathrooms, sometimes including special touches like wine chillers
â˘Â Luxury community amenities such as pet services, concierge, conference facilities, yoga classes, and dry cleaning in a quiet atmosphere
This trend is spreading nationally. According to recent Transwestern data, as of Q3, the average U.S. one-bedroom apartment is 874 sf, two-bedrooms are 903 sf, and three-bedrooms ring in at 976 sf.
However, newly constructed communities in the last 12 months average 935 sf for a one-bedroom, 945 sf for a two-bedroom, and 996 sf for a three-bedroom.
To meet demand for the larger rentals, developers are building a higher percentage of three-bedroom units. For example, Houston has seen an uptick in demand for three-bedroom apartments:
⢠Occupancy numbers are highest for three-bedroom units, at approximately 94%
â˘Â Rent growth for three-bedroom units is highest among all unit types at +.03%
More Transwestern multifamily research at: https://www.transwestern.com/corporate/research
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