MORTGAGE UK Rental Prices by Region
UK Rental Prices by Region
Explore average monthly rents across the UK. Click a region to see detailed rental trends, bedroom breakdowns, and year-on-year changes.
UK Average Monthly Rent
£1,367/mo
Highest
London
£2,253/mo
Lowest
North East
£767/mo
Fastest Growing
North East
+8.0%
UK Regions
Hover over a region to see rents. Click to explore.
All Regions
London
england
£2,253/mo
+1.1% YoY
South East
england
£1,405/mo
+3.6% YoY
East of England
england
£1,268/mo
+4.8% YoY
South West
england
£1,224/mo
+4.8% YoY
Scotland
scotland
£1,021/mo
+2.6% YoY
West Midlands
england
£962/mo
+5.4% YoY
North West
england
£941/mo
+6.0% YoY
East Midlands
england
£906/mo
+5.3% YoY
Northern Ireland
northern ireland
£875/mo
+5.6% YoY
Yorkshire and The Humber
england
£843/mo
+4.2% YoY
Wales
wales
£826/mo
+5.8% YoY
North East
england
£767/mo
+8.0% YoY
Understanding UK Rental Prices
The average UK monthly rent is £1,367/mo as of January 2026, according to ONS data. London has the highest rents at £2,253/mo, while North East offers the most affordable rents at £767/mo.
Understanding regional rent differences is essential when considering renting or comparing the cost of renting versus buying. Factor in bedroom requirements, location preferences, and how rents have been changing year-on-year.
Use our regional pages to explore detailed rent data, monthly trends, and breakdowns by bedroom count. Each page also includes a link to compare with property prices in the same region.
Data Source
Rental price data from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR). Figures show average monthly rents by region and bedroom count. Data is updated monthly. Last updated: January 2026.
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