France CPI: actual rental payments made for housing
France CPI: actual rental payments made for housing stood at 101.81 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| COICOP classification: 04.1 - Actual rental payments made for housing | 101.81 | 101.74 | 101.6 | 101.57 | 101.52 | 101.44 | 101.37 | 101.32 | 100.9 | 100.89 | |
| COICOP classification: 04.3 - Maintenance, repair and security of the dwelling | 102.53 | 102.14 | 102.05 | 101.69 | 101.52 | 101.5 | 101.6 | 101.3 | 100.86 | 100.58 |
Understanding france CPI: actual rental payments made for housing
Actual monetary rents paid by tenants for unfurnished and furnished primary residences form the sole focus of this housing index. It excludes utility bills, maintenance charges, and imputed rents for homeowners, capturing pure leasing transactions negotiated in the residential rental market. This provides a direct measure of rental inflation independent of energy or municipal service costs.
When reading this series, observers should note that lease agreements typically renew annually, resulting in a high degree of inertia and delayed reaction to broader economic shifts. Sequential monthly changes are usually small, making annual growth rates the most reliable indicator of rental market trends. Comparing this index with utility costs highlights the divergence between market-driven rent and regulated energy prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cover subsidized or social housing rentals?
- Both private market rentals and subsidized social housing units are sampled according to their expenditure weight.
- Why does this series change so gradually compared to energy prices?
- Long-term lease contracts and legal limits on rent increases smooth out price adjustments over many months.
- Are vacation rentals included?
- Short-term holiday lets are classified under hospitality and recreation services rather than primary housing rentals.