London

English region in England · Compare with other areas

Average monthly rent, September 2026

£2,338

1st highest of 9 English regions

Change on a year ago

+3.5%

9th fastest of 9

By bedrooms

1 bed £1,764
2 bed £2,239
3 bed £2,651

The average private rent in London was £2,338 a month in September 2026, up 3.5% on a year earlier. That is the 1st 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	£2,265	+4.3%
November 2025	£2,271	+2.8%
December 2025	£2,268	+2.1%
January 2026	£2,253	+1.1%
February 2026	£2,273	+1.7%
March 2026	£2,280	+1.7%
April 2026	£2,290	+2.0%
May 2026	£2,294	+2.0%
June 2026	£2,302	+2.2%
July 2026	£2,317	+3.0%
August 2026	£2,332	+3.5%
September 2026	£2,338	+3.5%

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