Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Leicester 2026
The average monthly private rent in Leicester is £1,020, a change of +0.9% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,020
Annual change
+0.9%
Gross yield
5.4%
Leicester rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£713 pcm
Two bedrooms£890 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,043 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,450 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Leicester
With an average price of £227,322 and average rent of £1,020 per month, Leicester offers a gross rental yield of about 5.4%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.