Short-term rental availability is dwindling in major U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles as furnished housing becomes increasingly scarce. Rising demand, regulatory crackdowns, and shifting market dynamics are driving the decline, leaving travelers and temporary residents scrambling for alternatives. Experts suggest exploring options like extended-stay hotels, corporate housing, or traditional long-term rentals as viable substitutes. For those needing flexible or longer-term stays, understanding the evolving landscape of urban housing could mean the difference between securing a place and facing shortages.
Short-term rentals are becoming harder to find in New York and Los Angeles. Here's why furnished housing is disappearing and from the AKA to Cort, here's what renters can do instead.
