Rent · September 2026
Average rent in London 2026
The average monthly private rent in London is £2,338, a change of +3.5% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£2,338
Annual change
+3.5%
Gross yield
5.1%
London rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,764 pcm
Two bedrooms£2,239 pcm
Three bedrooms£2,651 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£3,655 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in London
With an average price of £550,037 and average rent of £2,338 per month, London offers a gross rental yield of about 5.1%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.