Rent · May 2026
Average rent in England 2026
The average monthly private rent in England is £1,442, a change of +3.4% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,442
Annual change
+3.4%
Gross yield
5.9%
England rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,180 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,318 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,470 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,135 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in England
With an average price of £291,445 and average rent of £1,442 per month, England offers a gross rental yield of about 5.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.