Average rent in Ealing
The average private rent in Ealing was £2,126 a month in September 2026, +3.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £2,049, 59% above the UK average of £1,287 and 9% below the average for London. It is the 12th most expensive of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Ealing
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 | £1,642 | £65,680 | £49,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | £2,049 | £81,960 | £61,470 |
The median full-time salary for Ealing residents is £40,889 (2025, £21.09 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 48% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Ealing
How rents in Ealing have changed
Average rent is +43.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,126 | £2,049 |
| 2025 | £2,049 | £1,973 |
| 2024 | £1,914 | £1,840 |
| 2023 | £1,704 | £1,637 |
| 2022 | £1,584 | £1,522 |
| 2021 | £1,569 | £1,512 |
| 2020 | £1,543 | £1,492 |
| 2019 | £1,476 | £1,426 |
| 2018 | £1,460 | £1,411 |
| 2017 | £1,486 | £1,430 |
| 2016 | £1,481 | £1,427 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ealing?
The average private rent in Ealing was £2,126 a month in September 2026, up 3.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,642 and a two-bedroom £2,049 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Ealing?
To keep a £1,642 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £65,680 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £49,260. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,889.
Is Ealing expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Ealing costs £2,049 a month, 59% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 271 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.