Report: Richmond now 11th hottest rental market

Driving the news: Richmond came in as the 11th most in-demand rental market in the nation and fifth in the South, per RentCafe's Renter Engagement Tracker.

• That's up 12 places from where it was last year, per the site.

How it works: RentCafe analyzed search activity on its site to come up with its rankings.

The intrigue: "Notable" search interest for apartments is coming from people in Virginia Beach and New York, folks at RentCafe tell Axios.

By the numbers: Average rent in Richmond is now $1,590 a month, up 3% from last year, per RentCafe.

• Yes, but: Apartment availability is up 27% year-over-year, so renters should have plenty of options to choose from.

🗣️ Sabrina's thought bubble: If you've tried apartment hunting lately, I want to hear how it went.

• Has it been smooth sailing or total chaos? Have you had to compete with other renters, been catfished by an apartment or had landlords ghost you?
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