Average rent by city (2026)
Average private rents for England's major cities, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Click a city for the full breakdown by bedroom count — or check your own rent against your area in about a minute.
| City | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £987 | £1,213 | £1,406 |
| Birmingham | £820 | £992 | £1,119 |
| Leeds | £773 | £963 | £1,123 |
| Liverpool | £675 | £823 | £946 |
| Sheffield | £682 | £831 | £954 |
| Bristol | £1,226 | £1,545 | £1,758 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £808 | £999 | £1,184 |
| Nottingham | £731 | £909 | £1,043 |
| Leicester | £718 | £895 | £1,046 |
| Brighton and Hove | £1,197 | £1,528 | £1,807 |
| London (by borough) | Borough-level breakdown — medians vary hugely across the 32 boroughs | ||
Average (mean) monthly rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents (April 2026), per local authority and bedroom count. For the regional picture, see average UK rent by region.
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