RRVRUSQ156NRental Vacancy Rate (RRVRUSQ156N) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
Rental Vacancy Rate (RRVRUSQ156N) Chart & Data Table
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What is Rental Vacancy Rate (RRVRUSQ156N)?
The rental vacancy rate is the proportion of the rental inventory that is vacant for rent.
Current Rental Vacancy Rate (RRVRUSQ156N) Value
As of April 1, 2026, the current rental vacancy rate in the united states is 7.30 Percent. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated quarterly.
Rental Vacancy Rate Historical Trend
Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States remained flat essentially unchanged quarter-over-quarter. Over the past year, rental vacancy rate in the united states rose 4.29% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 11.10 (July 2009), and the lowest was 5.00 (January 1978).
Methodology & Source
Source
U.S. Census Bureau / HUD
Frequency
Quarterly
Units
Percent
Notes
The rental vacancy rate is the proportion of the rental inventory that is vacant for rent....
Frequently Asked Questions About Rental Vacancy Rate (RRVRUSQ156N)
What is the current rental vacancy rate in the united states?
As of April 1, 2026, rental vacancy rate in the united states stands at 7.30 Percent.
Where does rental vacancy rate in the united states data come from?
Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is rental vacancy rate in the united states updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for rental vacancy rate in the united states?
In the available data, the highest value was 11.10 Percent in July 2009, and the lowest was 5.00 Percent in January 1978.
How has rental vacancy rate in the united states changed over the past year?
Over the past year, rental vacancy rate in the united states increased 4.29%.
See Rental Vacancy Rate in context
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