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UK Rents Rise Again, with Greater London Leading Annual Growth

The average monthly rent across the UK increased to £1,353 in June 2026, 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 that Greater London remains the strongest-performing region for annual rental growth.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the data highlights ongoing changes in the rental market. Excluding Greater London, the average monthly rent reached £1,157, representing a 1% increase from May and annual growth of 2.7%.

Greater London rents rose to an average of £2,181 per month, up 0.9% on the previous month and 5.0% higher than in June 2025. This makes the capital the leading region for annual rental growth. The regional picture showed broadly steady rental growth, with 10 out of 12 UK regions recording month-on-month increases.

Scotland recorded the largest monthly rise, with average rents increasing by 3.6%, followed by Wales at 1.9% and the North East at 1.4%. On an annual basis, the West Midlands and North East both recorded increases of 3.9%, while Scotland’s average rents were 3.6% higher than a year earlier.

The figures indicate that rental values continue to rise across much of the country, although the pace of growth is more moderate compared to previous years. The HomeLet Rental Index provides insight into these trends, which are relevant for agents and landlords setting rents and managing tenancies.