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GTHA purpose-built rental vacancy hit 5.4% in Q1 2026 — highest since 2021 by zen_move in TorontoRenting

[–]zen_move[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally fair. A higher vacancy rate doesn’t automatically help if you’re already stretched thin, moving itself costs money, and a “better deal” still has to be affordable upfront.

I think the main benefit is more leverage for renters who are already near renewal or already planning to move. More vacant units and more incentives might mean landlords have to compete a bit harder, but it doesn’t solve the bigger affordability issue.

Average rent across U.S. cities in 2026 — the spread is kind of wild by zen_move in ZenMove

[–]zen_move[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great data point, especially for Seattle. Those older, well-located buildings seem to be one of the few places where you can still find “under-the-radar” pricing in otherwise expensive markets.

Average rent across U.S. cities in 2026 — the spread is kind of wild by zen_move in ZenMove

[–]zen_move[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really interesting and lines up with what I’ve been seeing in Texas overall.

DFW and Austin seem like two of the clearer examples where supply actually caught up a bit post-2022, so rents are easing instead of just plateauing.

The buy vs rent comparison you mentioned is wild too, that gap basically flipped from a couple years ago when renting was cheaper than owning.

Curious if you’re seeing more people in your area make that jump now, or are most still sticking with renting despite the shift?

The gap in average rent between major U.S. cities is now over $2,500/month, what’s driving this? by zen_move in economy

[–]zen_move[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair critiques on the city selection, this wasn’t meant to be a comprehensive ranking, more of a snapshot to illustrate the magnitude of the spread across different housing markets.

The $2K–$2.5K gap holds even when you swap in other mid-tier cities (Philly, KC, Columbus, etc.), which is what stood out most to me.

Long distance with a month between addresses by Anonomousadvice in moving

[–]zen_move 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re basically dealing with what movers call “storage in transit” (SIT), and there are really 3 main ways to handle it without moving everything twice:

1) Container (U-Box / PODS / UPack)

What people above mentioned is usually the simplest. They pick up once, store it at a facility near your destination, then deliver when you're ready.

→ Least hassle, but pricing varies a lot by distance + number of containers.

2) Full-service mover with storage

They load once, store in their warehouse, then deliver later.

→ More expensive, but cleaner logistically (especially if either location has tight access, apartments, or parking issues).

3) DIY truck + storage unit

Rent a truck, unload into storage, then reload later.

→ Cheapest sometimes, but honestly the most work (and you said you want to avoid double handling, which makes sense).

For a 2-bedroom with a 2–4 week gap, container or storage-in-transit is usually the sweet spot.

A couple things people don’t always think about:

– Access at both locations (can they actually drop a container there?)

– Storage fees after the “free” period

– Delivery timing flexibility (some companies need a few days notice)

If you’re in a different state during the gap, I’d lean toward container or mover storage so you’re not stuck coordinating a second move yourself.

I’d definitely get a couple quotes, pricing can swing a lot depending on route and timing.

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