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United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEHA

Latest (y/y)2.9%October 2026
Previous (y/y)2.8%September 2026
Level451.3October 2026

United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 2.9% year on year in October 2026, compared with 2.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 451.3 (index (1982-84=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 1.8% (Apr 2021) to 8.8% (Mar 2023), averaging 4.2%.

United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1982 – Oct 2026−2%0%2%4%6%8%1990200020102020Robomacro
United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1982 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))01002003004005001990200020102020Robomacro
United States Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026451.32.9
September 2026450.42.8
August 2026449.32.8
July 2026448.52.9
June 2026447.42.8
May 2026446.72.9
April 2026445.12.8
March 2026442.72.6
February 2026441.92.7
January 2026441.32.8
December 2025440.22.9
November 2025439.03.0
October 2025438.63.1
September 2025438.23.4
August 2025437.33.5
July 2025436.13.5
June 2025435.03.8
May 2025434.03.8
April 2025433.04.0
March 2025431.64.0
February 2025430.34.1
January 2025429.14.2
December 2024427.74.3
November 2024426.34.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (550 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1981
Observations550
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high8.8% (Mar 2023)
10-year low1.8% (Apr 2021)
10-year average4.2%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEHA

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FAQ

What is the current rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.9% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEHA.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Rent of primary residence in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.