HOUSTON (May 5, 2026) – Asset Living, one of the nation’s leading third-party property management firms, has once again earned national recognition, ranking as the second-largest manager in the United States on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 2026 Top 50 list. The annual ranking highlights the country’s largest apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators.
This year, Asset Living earns its third consecutive No. 2 ranking on NMHC’s 2026 Top 50 list after achieving the same ranking in 2024 and 2025. Supported by an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, this reflects the company’s continued momentum, operational strength, and long-standing partnerships across its diverse portfolio.
With over 455,000 units under management nationwide, Asset Living’s continued recognition underscores its commitment to people-first leadership, scalable operational platforms, and long-term value creation for its clients and partners. The company was named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, and, earlier this year, was recognized by Student Housing Business as the largest third-party student housing property manager in United States for the 15th consecutive year.
This year marks the 37th edition of the NMHC Top 50 list. All apartment owners, managers, developers, builders and syndicators are invited to answer a survey questionnaire that asks about their prior year activities. Apartment owners, managers and syndicators are ranked based on their portfolio holdings (either owned or managed) as of January 1, 2026, while developers and builders are ranked based on the number of units started in 2025.
To learn more about the NMHC Top 50 lists, visit their website at nmhc.org/50. For more information regarding Asset Living’s expertise in property management solutions, visit the services page or reach out directly to contact an expert on the team.
About Asset Living Asset Living
Founded in 1986, Asset Living is the largest third-party property management firm serving market rate, student, and affordable housing communities across the United States. The company provides property management solutions, asset management, receivership, and investment services for owners and institutional partners. Known for operational excellence and people-first leadership, Asset Living is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management and holds the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) designation. To learn more, visit www.assetliving.com.
About NMHC The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is where rental housers and suppliers come together to help meet America’s housing needs by creating inclusive and resilient communities where people build their lives. NMHC represents owners, managers, developers and suppliers who provide rental homes for 40 million Americans across the country and serves as a forum for leadership, advocacy, and industry collaboration. For more information, visit www.nmhc.org.
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