Brazil Rents Jump 5.24% in Six Months, Well Above Inflation

Markets Key Facts —Six-month jump. New residential rents rose 5.24% across Brazil in the first half of 2026, according to the FipeZAP index. —Above inflation. That pace beat the 3.36% IPCA consumer inflation rate and the 3.27% IGP-M gauge used for lease adjustments. —Rio and São Paulo. Rio de Janeiro rents climbed 8.27% over the…