Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Cardiff 2026
The average monthly private rent in Cardiff is £1,179, a change of +3.2% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,179
Annual change
+3.2%
Gross yield
5.2%
Cardiff rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£910 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,086 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,212 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,705 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Cardiff
With an average price of £272,252 and average rent of £1,179 per month, Cardiff offers a gross rental yield of about 5.2%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.