Rent · July 2026
Average rent in Preston 2026
The average monthly private rent in Preston is £788, a change of +6.2% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£788
Annual change
+6.2%
Gross yield
5.0%
Preston rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£578 pcm
Two bedrooms£729 pcm
Three bedrooms£856 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,247 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Preston
With an average price of £187,709 and average rent of £788 per month, Preston offers a gross rental yield of about 5.0%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.