National avg. rent reached $1.7K after a modest MoM gain.
Fourth straight month positive growth after flat-to-declining months in late-2025.
Yearly rent growth eased to +0.4%, below February and far below year-earlier.
All 5 regions posted MoM gains; Midwest and Mountain led at +0.3%.
Top 50 metros: 46 ↑ MoM; only 4 declined slightly.
Supply-heavy markets stayed pressured yearly; inventory overhang still weighs on growth.
