# Stepped rent

> Pre-agreed rent increases at fixed dates over the lease term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Pre-agreed rent increases at fixed dates over the lease term.
- Common in Asian markets and growing in US Class A: rent rises in stepped increments (e.g., +3% in years 3, 6, 9).

## Key facts
- **category**: Leasing
- **regionScope**: Global

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/stepped-rent), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.