Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Great Britain 2026
The average monthly private rent in Great Britain is £1,396, a change of +3.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,396
Annual change
+3.3%
Gross yield
6.2%
Great Britain rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,125 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,274 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,436 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,093 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Great Britain
With an average price of £272,332 and average rent of £1,396 per month, Great Britain offers a gross rental yield of about 6.2%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.