Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Reading 2026
The average monthly private rent in Reading is £1,577, a change of +2.6% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,577
Annual change
+2.6%
Gross yield
5.5%
Reading rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,118 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,396 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,673 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,362 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Reading
With an average price of £345,112 and average rent of £1,577 per month, Reading offers a gross rental yield of about 5.5%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.