Rent · July 2026
Average rent in London 2026
The average monthly private rent in London is £2,317, a change of +3.0% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£2,317
Annual change
+3.0%
Gross yield
5.0%
London rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,752 pcm
Two bedrooms£2,218 pcm
Three bedrooms£2,623 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£3,614 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in London
With an average price of £553,870 and average rent of £2,317 per month, London offers a gross rental yield of about 5.0%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.