East of England

English region in England · Compare with other areas

Average monthly rent, September 2026

£1,298

3rd highest of 9 English regions

Change on a year ago

+3.8%

7th fastest of 9

By bedrooms

1 bed £900
2 bed £1,153
3 bed £1,403

The average private rent in East of England was £1,298 a month in September 2026, up 3.8% on a year earlier. That is the 3rd highest of 9 English regions. It is in England. Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (official statistics in development), monthly since January 2015.

Average monthly rent, last 12 months (ONS Price Index of Private Rents)
Month	Rent	Change on a year ago
October 2025	£1,255	+5.9%
November 2025	£1,261	+5.4%
December 2025	£1,266	+5.3%
January 2026	£1,268	+4.9%
February 2026	£1,269	+4.2%
March 2026	£1,274	+4.2%
April 2026	£1,278	+4.0%
May 2026	£1,280	+3.6%
June 2026	£1,281	+3.3%
July 2026	£1,285	+3.7%
August 2026	£1,289	+3.5%
September 2026	£1,298	+3.8%

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