United States Rent Inflation
2.9%▲ +0.02 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Rent inflation in the United States rose to 2.86% in July 2026 from 2.84% in the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 8.81% recorded in March 2023. The series dates back to January 1982.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9% | 2.8% | 8.8%Mar 2023 | -0.1%May 2010 | 1982 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Rent Inflation in United States averaged 3.4% from 1982 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 8.8% in Mar 2023 and a record low of -0.1% in May 2010. The series is reported monthly with history from 1982.
Rent inflation measures the annual change in the cost of renting residential properties in the United States. The data are reported monthly as a percentage change from the same month one year earlier. The series spans from January 1982 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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