Rent · May 2026
Average rent in London 2026
The average monthly private rent in London is £2,294, a change of +2.0% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£2,294
Annual change
+2.0%
Gross yield
5.0%
London rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,733 pcm
Two bedrooms£2,196 pcm
Three bedrooms£2,596 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£3,586 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in London
With an average price of £552,655 and average rent of £2,294 per month, London offers a gross rental yield of about 5.0%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.