The document summarizes the results of a survey of renters in California and the Pacific Northwest regarding their housing preferences and needs. Some key findings include:
- Over 75% of renters identified air conditioning, a washer/dryer in the unit, and a garbage disposal as necessities.
- Renters in California and the PNW had differing preferences on specific amenities like dishwashers and bathtubs.
- A majority of renters commute to work or school primarily by car, though many are interested in bike sharing and electric vehicle charging options.
- Opinions on the impact of short-term rentals in buildings are mixed, with over 60% feeling they have no effect or are
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Multifamily Trends 2018: The Renters Have Spoken
2. Elysse Bell
Vice President
Kingsley Associates
Whitney Ciraulo-Stuart
Regional Manager
Greystar
Bryce Hall
Principal
KEPHART
Cindy Park
SVP, Marketing, Strategy &
Operations
Prado Group
The Renters Have
Spoken:
Find Out What
They Like, Love,
and Can’t Live
Without
8. Rooftop Space +21%
Hardwood Floors +19%
High Ceilings (9ft+) +13%
High Speed Internet +9%
Ability to List Unit for
Short-term Rental
+6%
Patio or Balcony +34%
Swimming Pool +21%
Playground +16%
Additional Storage
Outside of Unit
+15%
Walk-in Closet +10%
Low vs. High DensityHigh vs. Low Density
Necessities by Density (CA)
12. 49%
55%
59%
59%
62%Smart Thermostats
In-wall USB Ports
Smart Lighting
Smart Locks
Video Doorbell
$28 per month
$25 per month
$27 per month
$29 per month
$28 per month
Interest
I expect a renter
in my area to pay…
Smart Amenities (San Francisco)
14. 76% attend work or
school
84% 11% 8% 4% 5% 3%
Primary Commuting Method
54%
less than
once / week
11%
everyday
Work From
Home Frequency
35%
at least once
/ week
44%
work from
home
Commuting & Telecommuting (CA)
16. Bike Sharing
1. New Orleans
2. Boulder
3. San Francisco
4. San Jose
5. Charleston
Electric Car
Charging
1. San Jose
2. San Francisco
3. Los Angeles
4. Santa Rosa
5. Thousand Oaks
(Seattle #10)
Car Sharing
1. San Francisco
2. Boston
3. San Jose
4. Hartford
5. Boulder
(Seattle #9)
Interest in…
18. 18%
I would not rent
21%
negative
effect
45%
no effect
16%
positive effect
Short-term Rental Impact (CA)
19. 61% positive + no effect
39% would not rent +
negative effect
16% positive
45% no effect
21% negative effect
18% would not rent
16% positive
45% no effect
39% would not rent +
negative effect
OptimistPessimist Realist
Short-term Rental Impact (CA)