With a 309% Surge, We’re Leading the Nation in Single-Family Rentals – Here’s Why That Matters
Forget flipping casas or chasing the next big Airbnb market — if you’re keeping an eye on Phoenix, Arizona real estate trends in 2025, there’s one term you need to know: Build-to-Rent (BTR). And guess what? Phoenix isn’t just in the game — we’re f***ing dominating it! According to a brand-new report from Point2Homes, Phoenix saw a 309% increase in BTR inventory over the past five years, and no other city even comes close. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what this means for Phoenix and out of box thinking investors, renters, and developers in the Valley of the Sun.
🚀 Phoenix is Leading the Charge
In 2024 alone, 4,460 new single-family rentals were added to the Phoenix metro market — the highest number in the country. Since 2020? We’ve delivered 12,702 BTR units, making Phoenix the national leader. These aren’t your typical rentals either. Think communities built from the ground up with renters in mind: private yards, garages, smart home features, and amenities that rival luxury apartment complexes.
🏡 The Bungalows on Camelback: A Valley Headliner
One standout community is The Bungalows on Camelback, which added 334 single-family rentals in 2024 alone, earning it the title of the third-largest BTR project in the U.S. These types of developments are becoming the new face of renting in the Phoenix metro — and they’re attracting everyone from downsizing boomers to relocating tech workers.
📈 Why Phoenix Metro is Perfect for BTR
There are a few reasons why Phoenix is absolutely crushing it in the BTR space:
- High demand for rentals from newcomers priced out of homeownership
- Plenty of developable land in suburban areas like Buckeye, Queen Creek, and Maricopa
- Investor-friendly climate with growing job markets and population influx
- People want the single-family feel without the responsibility of ownership
Plus, with interest rates still in flux, renting a brand-new single-family home sounds a lot more appealing to many than locking into a high mortgage.
🕰️ A Shift in the Investment Game
This BTR wave is changing how we think about residential investing:
- Institutional investors are swooping in to buy up entire communities.
- Small investors are now looking into joint ventures or partnerships to get in on the action.
- Traditional builders are shifting gears to meet BTR demand.
It’s not just the next big thing — it might be the thing for the next decade in Phoenix real estate.
🔮 What’s Next for Phoenix BTR?
According to Point2Homes, the Valley has 13,000+ BTR homes either planned or under construction. That’s on top of the 12,702 already delivered since 2020. Translation? We’re not slowing down. From the West Valley to the East, new projects are springing up like wildflowers in the desert.
Wrap-Up:
Build-to-Rent is more than a trend — it’s a shift in how people live, invest, and build wealth in the Phoenix metro. Back in January, we called this out in an earlier post — read it here — and only now are we seeing the news and headlines really start catching on. I’m telling you — this is the future of investing. But like any hot market, the window to get in before it gets crowded is shrinking. Day by day, new players are entering the BTR game. If you’re serious about real estate — whether you’re a developer, investor, or just curious — now is the time to start your pivot, run your numbers, and figure out how you can get into this space. Phoenix is leading the way, but it won’t be wide open forever.
One More Thing…
Probably a name you haven’t heard of — but should — Ivy Zelman is one of the sharpest minds in real estate. As the Executive Vice President of Research and Securities at Zelman & Associates, she’s built her career on following the housing market with laser precision. She famously predicted the 2008 housing crash before most saw it coming, and today, her insights are still some of the most respected in the industry. Around the 51-minute mark in the video below, she highlights build-to-rent when asked, “Which asset class would you invest in now?” When someone like Ivy speaks, it’s more than just talk — it’s a signal.
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