The annual lease ends in August. I'm still struggling with how this all could have happened. They scheduled a showing, and then told me the people looking had already rented the place sight unseen. I've been here for 2.5years BTW.

FWIW I've moved twice during COVID and have had zero issues. In fact apartments are basically draining out of people because they're moving back home or couples are combining rent so the occupancy rates in some of the nicest places in my $bigcity are only at 80% and the concessions are up into the 8 weeks free territory.

I'm moving again in a few weeks and I'm not concerned at all. I also moved to a brand new state on April 1st. That was a really weird few weeks for sure but it's fine now. Masks are everywhere, virtual tours or self-show only.

Obviously not factoring in that you don't WANT to move here just saying that if you're worried about the process it will probably be fine apart from possibly having to decide on a place via a Skype tour.

Where is this? Depending on where, tenant laws may prevent your immediate eviction if you continue to pay your rent, even after the lease expires.

Hesitant to say this, but WI

I would strongly recommend making a post on reddit's r/legaladvice and explaining your situation to them.

Entering your home without your consent is definitely illegal. You might be able to use the threat of suing over that alone as something to get your landlord to renew your lease (e.g. have a lawyer write a letter about them entering your home without your consent, and offering lease renewal as the "settlement"/alternative to going to court over it.)