U.S. vs Canada: rent inflation compared (September 2026)
September 2026 · Rent inflation: U.S. 2.8%, Canada 2.8%. The two figures are equal.
Recent figures
| Period | U.S. | Canada | Gap (U.S. − Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0pp |
| August 2026 | 2.7% | 2.81% | -0.11pp |
| July 2026 | 2.9% | 2.45% | +0.45pp |
| June 2026 | 2.8% | 3.52% | -0.72pp |
| May 2026 | 2.9% | 3.53% | -0.63pp |
| April 2026 | 2.8% | 3.6% | -0.8pp |
| March 2026 | 2.6% | 4.25% | -1.65pp |
| February 2026 | 2.7% | 3.88% | -1.18pp |
| January 2026 | 2.8% | 4.33% | -1.53pp |
| December 2025 | 2.9% | 4.89% | -1.99pp |
| November 2025 | 3% | 4.65% | -1.65pp |
| September 2025 | 3.4% | 4.78% | -1.38pp |
Definitions and sources
- U.S.: rent prices (CPI, 12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Canada: rent prices (CPI, 12-month change) — Statistics Canada