Inland Empire asking rents rise 1.1% in first quarter
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Updated · NorthMarq · May 6
Inland Empire asking rents rise 1.1% in first quarter
11 articles · Updated · NorthMarq · May 6
The Q1 2026 gain followed two quarterly declines as vacancy rose 80 basis points year on year after new supply outpaced absorption.
Class A apartments were hit hardest by deliveries, while combined Class B and C vacancy ended the quarter at 4.2%, about 100 basis points above long-term averages.
About 2,900 units are due in 2026, down 27% from 2025, with full-year rent growth forecast at 1.3% and investment activity strongest since 2023.
Why are investors buying apartments while the region's dominant industrial market is showing signs of weakness?
With its core logistics industry shedding jobs, is the Inland Empire's housing recovery built on a fragile foundation?
As new laws target warehouse pollution, can the Inland Empire balance economic growth with livability for its residents?