Key takeaways
- The rent CPI index was 447.397 in June 2026 in the FRED series.
- An index level is not a market rent in dollars.
- Local achieved and asking rent records answer different questions.
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2026-08-06
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U.S. rent CPI in June 2026
The rent component of the Consumer Price Index was 447.397 in June 2026, compared with 446.729 in May. An index measures change from a defined base. It is not a quoted monthly rent for a particular property.
Keep CPI separate from asking rent
The rental vacancy rate series can add national occupancy context, while local listing and executed lease records answer the pricing question. Do not use the CPI index as a direct replacement for a current comparable set.
Portfolio application
Label each record as CPI context, asking rent, achieved rent, concession, or renewal rent. Add the property type, market, date, and source. This prevents a broad inflation measure from being mistaken for an asset-level pricing observation.
Method and limits
The series is FRED CUSR0000SEHA, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI program. CPI methods, seasonal adjustment, and sample design determine what the index represents. The index is not a market rent survey.
Frequently asked questions
Can an owner raise rent by the CPI change?
Not automatically. Local market evidence, the agreement, applicable law, and the owner's policy all matter.
What should be used for a rent decision?
Use current local comps and achieved-rent records, with CPI as background context only.
Sources and verification dates
- FRED: Rent of Primary Residence in U.S. City Average, accessed August 6, 2026.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index, accessed August 6, 2026.
- BLS: CPI Handbook of Methods, accessed August 6, 2026.
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