10/13/2026
US hotspots for new apartment construction in 2026
It’s always fascinating to see where the next wave of apartment construction is taking shape. Recent numbers show that just 10 metro areas accounted for 150,614 apartment permits—a 25% jump from last year. No surprise, New York and Los Angeles are leading the charge, while Sun Belt cities are a bit more unpredictable in their permitting pace. What stands out to me, after years of helping families find their next home, is how these trends can shape communities and opportunities for all of us planning a move or investment. Every shift in permitting is a new door opening somewhere—a potential next chapter for someone’s story.