Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Preston 2026
The average monthly private rent in Preston is £782, a change of +7.2% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£782
Annual change
+7.2%
Gross yield
4.9%
Preston rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£573 pcm
Two bedrooms£723 pcm
Three bedrooms£849 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,240 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Preston
With an average price of £190,442 and average rent of £782 per month, Preston offers a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.