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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.

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