Rent · July 2026
Average rent in Watford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Watford is £1,823, a change of +3.4% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,823
Annual change
+3.4%
Gross yield
5.5%
Watford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,263 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,595 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,819 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,642 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Watford
With an average price of £396,385 and average rent of £1,823 per month, Watford offers a gross rental yield of about 5.5%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.