According to The Real Deal, “Houston is the hottest market along the Sun Belt. According to a Census Bureau report from May, the long-time energy hub is the second fastest-growing city in the country, with new residents flocking to find work in the city’s booming health and tech sectors.”

We analyzed 50 large U.S. counties based on multifamily construction activity, and found some striking patterns — and some surprising Hidden Spots.

Over the past 12 months, we tracked multifamily rent changes across 20 major U.S. metros. But instead of just asking *how much* rents have changed, we dug deeper: