Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Watford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Watford is £1,814, a change of +4.0% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,814
Annual change
+4.0%
Gross yield
5.6%
Watford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,256 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,587 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,808 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,634 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Watford
With an average price of £387,493 and average rent of £1,814 per month, Watford offers a gross rental yield of about 5.6%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.