UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

ITEM 1.             REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.

Semi-Annual Report

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc.
(RIT)

Fund objectives

The Fund’s primary investment objective is high current income and the Fund’s secondary investment objective is capital appreciation.

What’s inside

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to provide the semi-annual report of LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc. for the six-month reporting period ended June 30, 2010.

Please read on for Fund performance information and a detailed look at prevailing economic and market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period. Important information with regard to recent regulatory developments that may affect the Fund is contained in the Notes to Financial Statements included in this report.

As always, we remain committed to providing you with excellent service and a full spectrum of investment choices. We also remain committed to supplementing the support you receive from your financial advisor. One way we accomplish this is through our website, www.leggmason.com/cef. Here you can gain immediate access to market and investment information, including:

· Fund prices and performance,

· Market insights and commentaries from our portfolio managers, and

· A host of educational resources.

We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.

Sincerely,

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

July 30, 2010

Investment commentary

Economic review

While the overall U.S. economy continued to expand over the six months ended June 30, 2010, several economic data points weakened toward the end of the reporting period. This, in combination with sovereign debt woes in Europe, caused investor sentiment to turn negative and had significant implications for the financial markets.

Looking back, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”)i contracted four consecutive quarters, beginning in the third quarter of 2008 through the second quarter of 2009. Economic conditions then began to improve in the third quarter of 2009, as GDP growth was 1.6%. A variety of factors helped the economy to regain its footing, including the government’s $787 billion stimulus program. Economic growth then accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2009, as GDP growth was 5.0%. A slower drawdown in business inventories and renewed consumer spending were contributing factors spurring the economy’s higher growth rate. While the recovery continued during the first half of 2010, it did so at a more modest pace, as GDP growth was 3.7% during the first quarter of 2010 and an estimated 2.4% during the second quarter. The slower pace of growth in the second quarter was due, in part, to slower consumer spending, which rose an annualized 1.6% during the quarter, versus a 1.9% gain over the first three months of the year.

Even before GDP growth turned positive, there were signs that the economy was on the mend. The manufacturing sector, as measured by the Institute for Supply Management’s PMIii, rose to 52.8 in August 2009, the first time it surpassed 50 since January 2008 (a reading below 50 indicates a contraction, whereas a reading above 50 indicates an expansion). While June 2010’s PMI reading of 56.2 was lower than May’s reading of 59.7, manufacturing has now expanded eleven consecutive months according to PMI data. The manufacturing sector’s growth remained fairly broad-based with thirteen of the eighteen industries tracked by the Institute for Supply Management expanding during June.

After experiencing sharp job losses in 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that over one million new positions were added during the first five months of 2010. Included in that total, however, were 700,000 temporary government jobs tied to the 2010 Census. In June, 225,000 of these temporary positions were eliminated, offsetting private sector growth and resulting in a net loss of 125,000 jobs for the month. However, the unemployment rate fell to 9.5% in June, versus 9.7% and 9.9% in May and April, respectively.

There was mixed news in the housing market during the period. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales increased 7.0% and 8.0% in March and April, respectively, after sales had fallen for the period from December 2009 through February 2010. The rebound was largely attributed to people rushing to take advantage of the government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers that expired at the end of April. However, with the end of the tax credit, existing home sales then declined 2.2% and 5.1% in May and June, respectively. In addition, the inventory of unsold homes increased 2.5% to 3.99 million in June. Looking at home prices, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indexiii indicated that month-to-month U.S. home prices rose 1.3% in May. This marked the second straight monthly increase following six consecutive months of declining prices.

Financial market overview

During the first half of the reporting period, the financial markets were largely characterized by healthy investor risk appetite and solid results by the stock market. However, the market experienced a sharp sell-off during the second half of the reporting period, during which risk aversion returned and investors flocked to the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities.

Given certain pockets of weakness in the economy, including elevated unemployment in the U.S., the Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”)iv remained cautious. At its meeting in June 2010, the Fed said it “will maintain the target range for the federal funds ratev at 0 to 1/4 percent and continues to anticipate that economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends, and stable inflation expectations, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period.”

However, the Fed took several steps in reversing its accommodative monetary stance. On February 18, 2010, the Fed raised the discount rate, the interest rate it charges banks for

Investment commentary (cont’d)

temporary loans, from 1/2 to 3/4 percent. The Fed also concluded its $1.25 trillion mortgage securities purchase program at the end of the first quarter of 2010. However, the Fed left the door open for future stimulus measures if needed. In the minutes of its June meeting that were released on July 14th (after the reporting period ended), the Fed said, “In addition to continuing to develop and test instruments to exit from the period of unusually accommodative monetary policy, the Committee would need to consider whether further policy stimulus might become appropriate if the outlook were to worsen appreciably.”

Equity market review

After a solid start, the equity market, as measured by the S&P 500 Indexvi (the “Index”), fell sharply in May and June. This sell-off dragged the Index down into negative territory for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Looking back, after a brief setback in January 2010, the Index rose during the next three months of 2010 — advancing a total of 11.05%. There were a number of factors contributing to the stock market’s ascent, including improving economic conditions, strong investor demand and the accommodative monetary policy by the Fed.

However, robust investor appetite was replaced with heightened risk aversion in May and June. This was due to the escalating sovereign debt crisis in Europe, uncertainties regarding new financial reforms in the U.S. and some worse-than-expected economic data. After reaching a nineteen-month high on April 23, 2010, the market fell into “correction territory” in May, as it plunged more than 10%. This marked the first correction since November 2007. All told, the Index returned -6.65% over the six months ended June 30, 2010. While the Index on June 30, 2010 was more than 50% higher than its twelve-year low on March 9, 2009, it declined approximately 15% from its high on April 23, 2010.

The market’s weakness was broad-based, as virtually every major index fell into negative territory for the reporting period. Looking at the U.S. stock market more closely, small-cap stocks generated the best relative returns, with the Russell 2000 Indexvii returning -1.95% for the six-month reporting period. In contrast, the Russell Midcap Indexviii and the large-cap Russell 1000 Indexix returned -2.06% and -6.40%, respectively. From an investment style perspective, growth and value stocks, as measured by the Russell 3000 Growthx and Russell 3000 Valuexi Indices, returned -7.25% and -4.83%, respectively.

Performance review

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc. returned 8.09% based on its net asset value (“NAV”)xii and 6.72% based on its New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) market price per share. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmark, the MSCI U.S. REIT Indexxiii, returned 5.70% for the same period. The Lipper Real Estate Closed-End Funds Category Averagexiv returned 2.34% over the same time frame. Please note that Lipper performance returns are based on each fund’s NAV.

During this six-month period, the Fund made distributions to shareholders totaling $0.36 per share, which may have included a return of capital. The performance table shows the Fund’s six-month total return based on its NAV and market price as of June 30, 2010. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Performance Snapshot as of June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results.

*       Total returns are based on changes in NAV or market price, respectively. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Performance figures for periods shorter than one year represent cumulative figures and are not annualized.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded under the symbol “RIT” and its closing market price is available in most newspapers under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available on-line under the symbol “XRITX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and the Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues a quarterly press release that can be found on most major financial websites as well as www.leggmason.com/cef.

In a continuing effort to provide information concerning the Fund, shareholders may call 1-888-777-0102 (toll free), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, for the Fund’s current NAV, market price and other information.

As always, thank you for your confidence in our stewardship of your assets.

Sincerely,

R. Jay Gerken, CFA

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

July 30, 2010

RISKS: Funds that invest in securities related to the real estate industry are subject to the risks of real estate markets, including fluctuating property values, changes in interest rates and other mortgage-related risks. In addition, investment in funds that concentrate their investments in one sector or industry may involve greater risk than more broadly diversified funds. Leverage may result in greater volatility of NAV and the market price of common shares and increases a shareholder’s risk of loss. The Fund may make significant investments in derivative instruments. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

All investments are subject to risk including the possible loss of principal. All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

i                Gross domestic product (“GDP”) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time.

ii             The Institute for Supply Management’s PMI is based on a survey of purchasing executives who buy the raw materials for manufacturing at more than 350 companies. It offers an early reading on the health of the manufacturing sector.

iii          The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index measures the residential housing market, tracking changes in the value of the residential real estate market in twenty metropolitan regions across the United States.

iv           The Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) is responsible for the formulation of policies designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

v              The federal funds rate is the rate charged by one depository institution on an overnight sale of immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution; the rate may vary from depository institution to depository institution and from day to day.

vi           The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks and is generally representative of the performance of larger companies in the U.S.

vii        The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market.

viii     The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index, which represents approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index.

ix            The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

x               The Russell 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. (A price-to-book ratio is the price of a stock compared to the difference between a company’s assets and liabilities.)

xi            The Russell 3000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

xii         Net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated by subtracting total liabilities and outstanding preferred stock (if any) from the closing value of all securities held by the Fund (plus all other assets) and dividing the result (total net assets) by the total number of the common shares outstanding. The NAV fluctuates with changes in the market prices of securities in which the Fund has invested. However, the price at which an investor may buy or sell shares of the Fund is the Fund’s market price as determined by supply of and demand for the Fund’s shares.

xiii      The MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) that are included in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The Index represents approximately 85% of the U.S. REIT universe.

xiv       Lipper, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 16 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category.

Fund at a glance† (unaudited)

Investment breakdown (%) As a percent of total investments

†        The bar graph above represents the composition of the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and does not include derivatives. The Fund is actively managed. As a result, the composition of the Fund’s investments is subject to change at any time.

Schedule of investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2010

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc.

See Notes to Financial Statements

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc.

See Notes to Financial Statements

Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

June 30, 2010

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc.

(a)    Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions that are exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security has been deemed liquid pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise noted.

#       Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same.

Abbreviation used in this schedule:

REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust

See Notes to Financial Statements

Statement of assets and liabilities (unaudited)

June 30, 2010

See Notes to Financial Statements

Statement of operations (unaudited)

For the Six months ended June 30, 2010

See Notes to Financial Statements

Statements of changes in net assets

See Notes to Financial Statements

Statement of cash flows (unaudited)

For the Six months ended June 30, 2010

See Notes to Financial Statements

Financial highlights

For a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended December 31, unless otherwise noted: