Rent · July 2026
Average rent in Reading 2026
The average monthly private rent in Reading is £1,573, a change of +1.9% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,573
Annual change
+1.9%
Gross yield
5.2%
Reading rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,115 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,392 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,670 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,352 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Reading
With an average price of £361,243 and average rent of £1,573 per month, Reading offers a gross rental yield of about 5.2%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.