Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Reading 2026
The average monthly private rent in Reading is £1,582, a change of +1.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,582
Annual change
+1.3%
Gross yield
5.4%
Reading rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,120 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,399 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,680 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,365 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Reading
With an average price of £349,550 and average rent of £1,582 per month, Reading offers a gross rental yield of about 5.4%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.