Residential REIT stocks

The best residential REIT stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

8 popular residential REIT stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the residential real estate industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Equity Residential (EQR)
2. Essex Property Trust (ESS)
3. Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)
4. AvalonBay Communities (AVB)
5. Invitation Homes (INVH)
6. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
7. American Campus Communities (ACC)
8. Camden Property Trust (CPT)

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The residential REIT stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering residential REIT stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like EQR or ESS.
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Learn more about popular residential REIT stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the residential real estate industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Equity Residential (EQR)

Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, is focused on the acquisition, development and management of residential properties located in and around dynamic cities that attract affluent long-term renters. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 305 properties consisting of 80,683 apartment units, with an established presence in Boston, New York, Washington, D.

• Previous close price: $68.67
• Market capitalization: $25,887,576,064
• 1 year performance: 5.20%
• P/E ratio: 29.1923

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2. Essex Property Trust (ESS)

Essex Property Trust, Inc. , an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 252 apartment communities comprising approximately 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development.

• Previous close price: $272.20
• Market capitalization: $18,092,562,432
• 1 year performance: 18.48%
• P/E ratio: 33.2357

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3. Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)

MAA, an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As of December 31, 2023, MAA had ownership interest in 102,662 apartment units, including communities currently in development, across 16 states and the District of Columbia. .

• Previous close price: $141.18
• Market capitalization: $16,859,036,672
• 1 year performance: -6.05%
• P/E ratio: 29.5252

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4. AvalonBay Communities (AVB)

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a Maryland corporation that has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). The Company develops, redevelops, acquires, owns and operates multifamily communities in New England, the New York/New Jersey metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.

• Previous close price: $206.89
• Market capitalization: $29,332,971,520
• 1 year performance: 9.40%
• P/E ratio: 30.6538

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5. Invitation Homes (INVH)

Invitation Homes, an S&P 500 company, is the nation's premier single-family home leasing and management company, meeting changing lifestyle demands by providing access to high-quality, updated homes with valued features such as close proximity to jobs and access to good schools. The company's mission, "Together with you, we make a house a home," reflects its commitment to providing homes where individuals and families can thrive and high-touch service that continuously enhances residents' living experiences. .

• Previous close price: $35.78
• Market capitalization: $21,983,916,032
• 1 year performance: 4.44%
• P/E ratio: 40.7841

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6. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)

AMH (NYSE: AMH) is a leading large-scale integrated owner, operator and developer of single-family rental homes. We're an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing and managing homes as rental properties. Our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home and deliver peace of mind to households across the country.

• Previous close price: $37.16
• Market capitalization: $15,521,694,720
• 1 year performance: 6.48%
• P/E ratio: 37.9184

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7. American Campus Communities (ACC)

American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance, development, construction management and operational management of student housing properties.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $18,128,078,848
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 130.84

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8. Camden Property Trust (CPT)

Formed on May 25, 1993, Camden Property Trust (CPT), a Texas real estate investment trust (REIT), and all consolidated subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, reposition, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Our multifamily apartment communities are referred to as communities, multifamily communities, properties, or multifamily properties in the following discussion. As of March 31, 2024, we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 175 multifamily properties comprised of 59,227 apartment homes across the United States.

• Previous close price: $109.11
• Market capitalization: $11,624,034,304
• 1 year performance: 3.07%
• P/E ratio: 26.7426

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in residential REIT stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—residential REIT stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the residential real estate industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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