Centurion Property Group has compiled and analyzed the latest national trends from the June 2025 Yardi Matrix Student Housing Report. The student housing sector continues to perform strongly, with preleasing across the top 200 universities reaching 79.9% as of May—up 150 basis points from the same time last year.
Centurion’s portfolio is outpacing the national average, with a current prelease rate of 90.06%, rent growth of 5.99%, and occupancy at 92.76%. Our Missouri Pack in Columbia, MO is already 100% preleased, outperforming even the University of Missouri’s national-leading 98.6% prelease rate. This highlights both the strength of our properties and our team’s operational execution.
While national rent growth has moderated to 2.1% YoY, average asking rents still sit near all-time highs at $918 per bed, and investor demand remains strong. There have been 36 student housing transactions recorded year-to-date, including Centurion’s own acquisition of The Canopy, a 770-bed property in Gainesville, FL serving the University of Florida.
Despite broader economic uncertainties and enrollment-related headwinds, Tier 1 public universities continue to demonstrate resilience, making student housing a compelling investment. Our team remains focused on strategic growth and operational excellence across our portfolio.
Disclaimer: All market data and national trends cited in this article have been compiled from the Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report – June 2025. Centurion Property Group does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of third-party data but uses it as a reference to inform market perspectives and compare against portfolio performance.
For those interested in a deeper dive into the student housing market and the data supporting our insights, we invite you to explore the full report below. This resource offers a broader and more detailed view of current trends and national performance.
