Rent inflation in the U.S., February 2026: 2.7%
Rent inflation in the U.S. was 2.7% in February 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (January 2026): 2.8% (-0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (February 2025): 4.1%.
- A newer figure is available: 2.8% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in February 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4.9% |
| Austria | 4.4% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Canada | 3.88% |
| Australia | 3.8% |
| Sweden | 3.7% |
| Norway | 3.7% |
| Belgium | 3.5% |
| UK | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% |
| U.S. | 2.7% |
| Denmark | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | 1.7% |
| France | 1.7% |
| South Korea | 0.89% |
| Japan | 0.5% |
| Finland | 0% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics