Top 10 Multifamily Deals & Markets — Week of 2026-08-24
Week of 2026-08-24 · Published August 24, 2026
Market Context
The national multifamily market is showing signs of sustained recovery as of late August 2026, characterized by stabilizing cap rates and a surge in institutional capital deployment. While transaction volumes remain below historical peaks, investors are increasingly active in gateway markets and high-yield secondary metros, driven by improved liquidity and a clearer outlook on interest rate trajectories.
Rankings
Veris Residential, Inc. Portfolio Acquisition
$3.4B · Class A Portfolio · All-cash transaction
An investor group led by Affinius Capital completed the $3.4 billion acquisition of the multifamily REIT, taking the company private to capture a significant portfolio of Class A assets near Manhattan.
Lincoln Property Co. Mixed-Asset Portfolio
$450M · Mixed-Asset Portfolio
A joint venture led by Lincoln Property Co. acquired a $450 million mixed-asset portfolio, signaling continued institutional appetite for diversified residential holdings.
Harbor Group International Portfolio Acquisition
$562M · 2,436 units
Harbor Group International acquired an 11-property portfolio from AH Realty Trust as the REIT divested its apartment holdings to focus on retail.
R.I.G. Capital O’Hare Area Acquisition
$167M · 1,115 units
R.I.G. Capital purchased a 1,115-unit complex from Brookfield Asset Management, marking the largest Chicago-area multifamily deal of 2026.
Saratoga Capital Atlanta Acquisition
$98M · Atlanta Market
Saratoga Capital executed a significant $98 million acquisition in the Atlanta market, reflecting continued investor interest in Sun Belt growth corridors.
Marcus Partners Raleigh Acquisition
$80M · Raleigh Market
Marcus Partners expanded its footprint in the Raleigh market with an $80 million acquisition of a local apartment community.
San Regis Multifamily, Van Nuys
$69M · 390 units · $176,923/unit
Post Investment Group acquired the 390-unit San Regis complex, which had recently undergone $17 million in capital improvements.
El-Ad National Properties Coconut Grove Site
$62.3M · 2.2-acre development site
El-Ad expanded its Miami portfolio with a $62.3 million acquisition, part of a larger strategy to assemble a 2.2-acre site for future residential development.
Bascom Group Southern California Acquisition
$53.1M · Southern California
The Bascom Group acquired a Southern California apartment complex for $53.1 million, continuing its active investment strategy in the region.
Cedars and Creekside Terrace, Castro Valley
$35.5M · 135 units total
Prime Residential acquired two apartment communities in the Bay Area for a combined $35.5 million from the original developer.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Rank | Deal / Asset | Price | Key Metric | Source | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veris Residential, Inc. Portfolio Acquisition | $3.4B · Class A Portfolio · All-cash transaction | An investor group led by Affinius Capital completed the $3.4 billion acquisition of the multifamily REIT, taking the company private to capture a significant portfolio of Class A assets near Manhattan. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 2 | Lincoln Property Co. Mixed-Asset Portfolio | $450M · Mixed-Asset Portfolio | A joint venture led by Lincoln Property Co. acquired a $450 million mixed-asset portfolio, signaling continued institutional appetite for diversified residential holdings. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 3 | Harbor Group International Portfolio Acquisition | $562M · 2,436 units | Harbor Group International acquired an 11-property portfolio from AH Realty Trust as the REIT divested its apartment holdings to focus on retail. | - | Multifamily Dive |
| 4 | R.I.G. Capital O’Hare Area Acquisition | $167M · 1,115 units | R.I.G. Capital purchased a 1,115-unit complex from Brookfield Asset Management, marking the largest Chicago-area multifamily deal of 2026. | - | The Real Deal |
| 5 | Saratoga Capital Atlanta Acquisition | $98M · Atlanta Market | Saratoga Capital executed a significant $98 million acquisition in the Atlanta market, reflecting continued investor interest in Sun Belt growth corridors. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 6 | Marcus Partners Raleigh Acquisition | $80M · Raleigh Market | Marcus Partners expanded its footprint in the Raleigh market with an $80 million acquisition of a local apartment community. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 7 | San Regis Multifamily, Van Nuys | $69M · 390 units · $176,923/unit | Post Investment Group acquired the 390-unit San Regis complex, which had recently undergone $17 million in capital improvements. | - | Traded |
| 8 | El-Ad National Properties Coconut Grove Site | $62.3M · 2.2-acre development site | El-Ad expanded its Miami portfolio with a $62.3 million acquisition, part of a larger strategy to assemble a 2.2-acre site for future residential development. | - | The Real Deal |
| 9 | Bascom Group Southern California Acquisition | $53.1M · Southern California | The Bascom Group acquired a Southern California apartment complex for $53.1 million, continuing its active investment strategy in the region. | - | PERE Deals |
| 10 | Cedars and Creekside Terrace, Castro Valley | $35.5M · 135 units total | Prime Residential acquired two apartment communities in the Bay Area for a combined $35.5 million from the original developer. | - | Bisnow |
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