Rent Inflation in the United States increased to 3.40 percent in May from 3.30 percent in April of 2026. Rent Inflation in the United States averaged 4.21 percent from 1954 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 20.85 percent in June of 1980 and a record low of -0.73 percent in April of 2010. source: Bureau of Labor Statistics



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 335.12 333.02 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.90 2.80 percent May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 358.39 357.35 points May 2026
CPI s.a 333.98 332.41 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 298.41 291.75 points May 2026
Energy Inflation 23.50 17.90 Percent May 2026
Food Inflation 3.10 3.20 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.20 3.80 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 0.60 percent May 2026
Shelter Inflation 3.40 3.30 percent May 2026
Services Inflation 3.50 3.40 Percent May 2026


United States Shelter Inflation
Shelter inflation in the United States accounts for 32 percent of the consumer price index.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.40 3.30 20.85 -0.73 1954 - 2026 percent Monthly
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