Rent inflation in the UK, August 2026: 4.2%
Rent inflation in the UK was 4.2% in August 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (July 2026): 4.1% (+0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2025): 4.4%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.2% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in August 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | 4.4% |
| Austria | 4.3% |
| UK | 4.2% |
| Australia | 3.6% |
| Norway | 3.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% |
| Sweden | 3.3% |
| Belgium | 3.1% |
| Canada | 2.81% |
| U.S. | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| Denmark | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% |
| France | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | 1.5% |
| South Korea | 1.25% |
| Japan | 0.5% |
| Finland | -0.2% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)