Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Leicester 2026
The average monthly private rent in Leicester is £1,024, a change of +3.1% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,024
Annual change
+3.1%
Gross yield
5.2%
Leicester rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£717 pcm
Two bedrooms£894 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,045 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,459 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Leicester
With an average price of £234,631 and average rent of £1,024 per month, Leicester offers a gross rental yield of about 5.2%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.