Rent inflation in the U.S., January 2026: 2.8%
Rent inflation in the U.S. was 2.8% in January 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (December 2025): 2.9% (-0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (January 2025): 4.2%.
- A newer figure is available: 2.8% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4.9% |
| Canada | 4.33% |
| Austria | 4% |
| Australia | 3.9% |
| Italy | 3.8% |
| Sweden | 3.7% |
| Norway | 3.7% |
| Belgium | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 3.3% |
| UK | 3.1% |
| U.S. | 2.8% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| France | 2.4% |
| Denmark | 2.3% |
| Germany | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | 1.8% |
| South Korea | 0.88% |
| Japan | 0.5% |
| Finland | 0.1% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics