Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Watford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Watford is £1,834, a change of +2.1% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,834
Annual change
+2.1%
Gross yield
5.4%
Watford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,268 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,602 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,830 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,657 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Watford
With an average price of £404,299 and average rent of £1,834 per month, Watford offers a gross rental yield of about 5.4%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.