Meet Our Expert Team

Our team of housing market analysts, real estate professionals, and data scientists brings decades of combined experience to ensure you get accurate, reliable rent data and expert insights.

50+ Years Combined Experience
Licensed Professionals
Advanced Degrees

Content Authors & Analysts

Our authors combine academic expertise with real-world experience to deliver accurate, actionable housing market insights.

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Amanda Chen

Senior Housing Market Analyst

12+ years of experience

MBA, Real Estate FinanceCertified Housing AnalystPublished Researcher

MBA in Real Estate from Wharton School with 12+ years analyzing housing markets across the U.S.

Expert In

Housing Market AnalysisRental Price ForecastingUrban EconomicsAffordability Research+1 more
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Marcus Johnson

Property Management Expert & Real Estate Consultant

15+ years of experience

Certified Property Manager (CPM)Licensed Real Estate BrokerIREM Instructor

Licensed broker and CPM with 15+ years managing 2,000+ rental units across multiple states.

Expert In

Property ManagementLease NegotiationsTenant RelationsRental Operations+1 more
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Sarah Williams

Tenant Rights Attorney & Housing Law Specialist

8+ years of experience

Juris Doctor (JD)Licensed Attorney - NY, NJ, CAHousing Law Specialist

NYU Law graduate and licensed attorney with 8+ years in landlord-tenant law and housing rights.

Expert In

Landlord-Tenant LawLease Agreement AnalysisTenant RightsEviction Defense+1 more
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David Park

Housing Data Scientist & Research Analyst

6+ years of experience

Master's in Urban PlanningCertified Data AnalystPublished Researcher

MIT Master's in Urban Planning with 6+ years specializing in housing data analytics and research.

Expert In

Housing Data AnalysisStatistical ModelingHUD Data InterpretationAffordability Metrics+1 more

Editorial Review Board

All content is reviewed by our expert panel to ensure accuracy and adherence to the highest editorial standards.

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Dr. Jennifer Martinez

Urban Economics Professor & Housing Policy Advisor

18+ years of experience

Ph.D. in EconomicsUniversity ProfessorHousing Policy Advisor

Dr. Jennifer Martinez is a Professor of Urban Economics at a leading research university and serves as a Housing Policy Advisor to US Rent Prices. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University, she has spent over 18 years researching housing markets, urban development, and residential mobility patterns. Dr. Martinez has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Urban Economics, Regional Science and Urban Economics, and the American Economic Review. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, HUD, and the Ford Foundation. She has testified before Congress on housing affordability and has advised multiple state governments on housing policy reform. Her current research focuses on the effects of zoning regulations on housing supply and affordability, with particular attention to how policy changes impact low and moderate-income renters. Dr. Martinez brings academic rigor and deep expertise to our content review process. As our Chief Editorial Reviewer, Dr. Martinez ensures that all content published on US Rent Prices is accurate, well-researched, and reflects the latest findings in housing economics. She is passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and practical information that helps everyday renters.

Expert In

Urban EconomicsHousing PolicyZoning and Land UseAcademic Research+1 more

Our Editorial Standards

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and integrity.

Fact-Checked Data

All rent data is sourced from official HUD Fair Market Rent publications and verified against multiple data sources before publication.

Transparent Methodology

We clearly document our data sources, calculation methods, and any limitations so readers can make informed decisions.

Expert Review

All content is reviewed by qualified housing professionals with relevant credentials and real-world experience.

Questions for Our Team?

We welcome feedback and questions about our data and methodology. Reach out to our team for clarifications or media inquiries.