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The Receipts: Austin rents fall as new apartments rise, but eviction filings keep climbing
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Eviction Lab data shows the ongoing issue of eviction filings. Further details on the situation and the data from Eviction Lab are available from the source, providing more insight into the current state of rents and evictions.
Rents are decreasing in some areas as new apartments become available. However, this relief is not being felt by all, as eviction filings continue to rise. Thousands of households are being taken to eviction court.
Eviction Lab data shows the ongoing issue of eviction filings. Despite some renters seeing lower monthly prices, the number of households facing eviction remains high.
Further details on the situation and the data from Eviction Lab are available from the source, providing more insight into the current state of rents and evictions.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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