Yes. Affordability locks a big share of residents out of buying, and that demand flows straight into rentals. In a high-cost coastal market like Huntington Beach, plenty of people who live and work there can't buy, at least not yet, so they rent, and that keeps the rental market tight. The pressure shows up across property types, from apartments to single-family rentals, because the pool of priced-out would-be buyers is broad. Jobs, beaches, and lifestyle appeal reinforce it, since people want to live there whether or not they can buy. If you're weighing it as a rental investment, two cautions: - Cash flow can be tight. Strong rental demand supports occupancy and rent, and a high purchase price still has to pencil against the rent the property commands. - Local rules change. Rent regulations and short-term-rental ordinances vary by city and get revised, so confirm the current rules before you count on a given strategy. The demand side is genuinely strong here. Run acquisition cost against achievable rent before you treat that as a green light.