Average rent in Enfield
The average private rent in Enfield was £1,833 a month in September 2026, +5.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,770, 38% above the UK average of £1,287 and 21% below the average for London. It is the 12th cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Enfield
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 | £1,426 | £57,040 | £42,780 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,770 | £70,800 | £53,100 |
The median full-time salary for Enfield residents is £43,888 (2025, £22.17 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 39% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Enfield
How rents in Enfield have changed
Average rent is +43.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,833 | £1,770 |
| 2025 | £1,739 | £1,680 |
| 2024 | £1,617 | £1,559 |
| 2023 | £1,472 | £1,420 |
| 2022 | £1,384 | £1,336 |
| 2021 | £1,346 | £1,302 |
| 2020 | £1,302 | £1,261 |
| 2019 | £1,309 | £1,269 |
| 2018 | £1,307 | £1,272 |
| 2017 | £1,318 | £1,283 |
| 2016 | £1,276 | £1,246 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston upon Thames | London | £1,386 | £1,765 | £2,167 | -0.5% |
| 2 | Lewisham | London | £1,459 | £1,793 | £2,062 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Waltham Forest | London | £1,407 | £1,732 | £2,035 | +2.4% |
| 4 | Barking and Dagenham | London | £1,378 | £1,723 | £1,902 | +2.5% |
| 5 | Harrow | London | £1,395 | £1,718 | £2,069 | +2.8% |
| 6 | Redbridge | London | £1,373 | £1,689 | £1,992 | +2.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Enfield?
The average private rent in Enfield was £1,833 a month in September 2026, up 5.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,426 and a two-bedroom £1,770 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Enfield?
To keep a £1,426 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £57,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £42,780. The median full-time salary for residents is £43,888.
Is Enfield expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Enfield costs £1,770 a month, 38% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 262 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.