South West

English region in England · Compare with other areas

Average monthly rent, September 2026

£1,251

4th highest of 9 English regions

Change on a year ago

+4.2%

5th fastest of 9

By bedrooms

1 bed £833
2 bed £1,070
3 bed £1,305

The average private rent in South West was £1,251 a month in September 2026, up 4.2% on a year earlier. That is the 4th 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	£1,214	+5.9%
November 2025	£1,220	+5.8%
December 2025	£1,221	+5.1%
January 2026	£1,224	+4.9%
February 2026	£1,227	+5.1%
March 2026	£1,227	+5.1%
April 2026	£1,231	+5.1%
May 2026	£1,234	+5.1%
June 2026	£1,237	+4.7%
July 2026	£1,236	+4.5%
August 2026	£1,245	+4.4%
September 2026	£1,251	+4.2%

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