Average rent in Hackney
The average private rent in Hackney was £2,667 a month in September 2026, +3.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £2,498, 94% above the UK average of £1,287 and 12% above the average for London. It is the 6th 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 Hackney
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 | £2,007 | £80,280 | £60,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | £2,498 | £99,920 | £74,940 |
The median full-time salary for Hackney residents is £49,482 (2025, £25.66 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 49% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Hackney
How rents in Hackney have changed
Average rent is +37.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,667 | £2,498 |
| 2025 | £2,567 | £2,400 |
| 2024 | £2,385 | £2,226 |
| 2023 | £2,142 | £1,999 |
| 2022 | £1,965 | £1,837 |
| 2021 | £1,894 | £1,774 |
| 2020 | £1,971 | £1,852 |
| 2019 | £1,978 | £1,861 |
| 2018 | £1,956 | £1,846 |
| 2017 | £1,932 | £1,825 |
| 2016 | £1,935 | £1,833 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandsworth | London | £1,943 | £2,469 | £2,818 | +4.1% |
| 2 | Tower Hamlets | London | £1,998 | £2,427 | £2,760 | +3.8% |
| 3 | Southwark | London | £1,907 | £2,387 | £2,779 | +7.3% |
| 4 | Camden | London | £2,063 | £2,634 | £3,071 | +1.4% |
| 5 | Lambeth | London | £1,890 | £2,353 | £2,696 | +3.4% |
| 6 | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | £2,025 | £2,656 | £3,031 | +5.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hackney?
The average private rent in Hackney was £2,667 a month in September 2026, up 3.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £2,007 and a two-bedroom £2,498 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Hackney?
To keep a £2,007 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £80,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £60,210. The median full-time salary for residents is £49,482.
Is Hackney expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Hackney costs £2,498 a month, 94% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 277 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.