Rent · May 2026
Average rent in United Kingdom 2026
The average monthly private rent in United Kingdom is £1,383, a change of +3.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,383
Annual change
+3.3%
Gross yield
6.1%
United Kingdom rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,123 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,266 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,413 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,056 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in United Kingdom
With an average price of £270,080 and average rent of £1,383 per month, United Kingdom offers a gross rental yield of about 6.1%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.