Rent · September 2026
Average rent in United Kingdom 2026
The average monthly private rent in United Kingdom is £1,406, a change of +3.8% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,406
Annual change
+3.8%
Gross yield
6.2%
United Kingdom rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,140 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,287 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,438 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,089 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in United Kingdom
With an average price of £272,611 and average rent of £1,406 per month, United Kingdom offers a gross rental yield of about 6.2%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.