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What the AvalonBay, Equity Residential megamerger means for the apartment industry and rents

CNBC · May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The deal will create one of the largest real estate companies in the U.S., with more than 180,000 rental apartments.

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What the AvalonBay, Equity Residential megamerger means for the apartment industry and rents

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