The average monthly rent across the UK increased to £1,353 in June, up 1% from £1,340 in May and 3.4% higher than the £1,308 recorded a year earlier, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows.
Excluding Greater London, the average monthly rent reached £1,157, representing a 1% increase from £1,146 in May and annual growth of 2.7%.
Rents in Greater London rose to an average of £2,181 per month, up 0.9% on the previous month and 5.0% higher than in June 2025, making the capital the strongest-performing region on an annual basis.
The regional picture was one of broadly steady rental growth, with 10 of the UK’s 12 regions recording month-on-month increases.
Scotland recorded the largest monthly rise, with average rents increasing by 3.6%, followed by Wales (1.9%) and the North East (1.4%).
On an annual basis, Greater London led the way with 5% growth, while the West Midlands and North East both recorded increases of 3.9%. Scotland’s average rents were 3.6% higher than a year earlier.
The latest figures suggest rental values continue to rise across much of the country, although the pace of growth remains more moderate than the double-digit increases seen in previous years.
Mike Dawson, head of sales at HomeLet and Let Alliance, said: “For many agents, the challenge isn’t just rent levels, it’s adapting quickly to new rules while keeping tenancies moving. Our focus is on giving them clear insight and support so they can set realistic rents, minimise voids and protect their landlord clients.
“At the same time, demand for good‑quality rental homes remains resilient. By using data from the HomeLet Rental Index alongside robust referencing and rent protection, agents and landlords can make confident decisions and navigate an increasingly finely balanced market.”
| Region | June‑2026 | May‑2026 | June‑2025 | Monthly Var | Annual Var |
| Greater London | £2,181 | £2,161 | £2,078 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| West Midlands | £1,063 | £1,051 | £1,023 | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| North East | £720 | £710 | £693 | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Scotland | £1,032 | £996 | £996 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Northern Ireland | £969 | £969 | £941 | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | £940 | £935 | £914 | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| East Midlands | £928 | £922 | £904 | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| South West | £1,222 | £1,215 | £1,193 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| North West | £1,096 | £1,098 | £1,074 | -0.2% | 2.0% |
| South East | £1,454 | £1,439 | £1,429 | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| East Of England | £1,324 | £1,321 | £1,305 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Wales | £927 | £910 | £918 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| UK | £1,353 | £1,340 | £1,308 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| UK excluding Greater London | £1,157 | £1,146 | £1,127 | 1.0% | 2.7% |
Source: HomeLet
