Average rent in Hounslow
The average private rent in Hounslow was £1,962 a month in September 2026, +3.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,956, 52% above the UK average of £1,287 and 13% below the average for London. It is the 16th 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 Hounslow
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 | £1,589 | £63,560 | £47,670 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,956 | £78,240 | £58,680 |
The median full-time salary for Hounslow residents is £40,870 (2025, £20.87 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 47% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Hounslow
How rents in Hounslow have changed
Average rent is +35.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,962 | £1,956 |
| 2025 | £1,893 | £1,889 |
| 2024 | £1,778 | £1,772 |
| 2023 | £1,591 | £1,586 |
| 2022 | £1,441 | £1,437 |
| 2021 | £1,340 | £1,341 |
| 2020 | £1,347 | £1,350 |
| 2019 | £1,353 | £1,359 |
| 2018 | £1,284 | £1,294 |
| 2017 | £1,390 | £1,399 |
| 2016 | £1,448 | £1,460 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hounslow?
The average private rent in Hounslow was £1,962 a month in September 2026, up 3.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,589 and a two-bedroom £1,956 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Hounslow?
To keep a £1,589 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £63,560 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £47,670. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,870.
Is Hounslow expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Hounslow costs £1,956 a month, 52% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 267 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.