Average rent in Brent
The average private rent in Brent was £2,018 a month in September 2026, +4.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,937, 51% above the UK average of £1,287 and 14% below the average for London. It is the 16th cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Brent
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,578 | £63,120 | £47,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,937 | £77,480 | £58,110 |
The median full-time salary for Brent residents is £39,944 (2025, £20.21 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 47% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Brent
How rents in Brent have changed
Average rent is +35.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,018 | £1,937 |
| 2025 | £1,923 | £1,850 |
| 2024 | £2,110 | £2,027 |
| 2023 | £1,610 | £1,547 |
| 2022 | £1,496 | £1,440 |
| 2021 | £1,459 | £1,409 |
| 2020 | £1,460 | £1,415 |
| 2019 | £1,477 | £1,435 |
| 2018 | £1,479 | £1,445 |
| 2017 | £1,496 | £1,462 |
| 2016 | £1,493 | £1,462 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brent?
The average private rent in Brent was £2,018 a month in September 2026, up 4.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,578 and a two-bedroom £1,937 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Brent?
To keep a £1,578 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £63,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £47,340. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,944.
Is Brent expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Brent costs £1,937 a month, 51% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 266 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.