Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Cardiff 2026
The average monthly private rent in Cardiff is £1,157, a change of +3.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,157
Annual change
+3.3%
Gross yield
5.1%
Cardiff rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£894 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,068 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,187 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,677 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Cardiff
With an average price of £271,166 and average rent of £1,157 per month, Cardiff offers a gross rental yield of about 5.1%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.