New Data Shows Texas Rental Market Strength Texas is leading the U.S. apartment market in 2025 and with good reason. Major metros like Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and smaller hubs such as Webster are experiencing unprecedented demand for multifamily housing. According to a recent report (1): over 17% of all new apartment households in the U.S. have formed in Texas during the past year—the highest share of any state. That surge in rental activity reflects