AvalonBay Communities builds and rents apartment buildings in the U.S. The company focuses on developing upscale housing for higher-income families in 10 states and the District of Columbia. AvalonBay owns around 43,000 units and enjoys an average rent per unit of around $1,400 per month^[1] compared to $650 on average in the U.S.^[2]

AvalonBay is intricately tied to interest rate tides, which have several important effects:

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