New rental units added and absorbed In Austin, 2000 to 2021

When units added and units absorbed are out of sync, experts say this indicates that the supply of homes and the demand for them are not keeping pace.

"Units absorbed" refers to the number of new rental homes occupied compared to the year prior. The numbers for 2021 reflect the first half of the year.
Chart: Audrey McGlinchy Source: Apartment Trends Get the data