Average rent in Newham
The average private rent in Newham was £1,931 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,995, 55% above the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for London. It is the 15th most expensive of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Newham
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 | £1,631 | £65,240 | £48,930 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,995 | £79,800 | £59,850 |
The median full-time salary for Newham residents is £42,595 (2025, £20.98 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 46% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Newham
How rents in Newham have changed
Average rent is +39.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,931 | £1,995 |
| 2025 | £1,875 | £1,939 |
| 2024 | £1,722 | £1,779 |
| 2023 | £1,632 | £1,688 |
| 2022 | £1,524 | £1,579 |
| 2021 | £1,521 | £1,578 |
| 2020 | £1,522 | £1,581 |
| 2019 | £1,483 | £1,543 |
| 2018 | £1,464 | £1,529 |
| 2017 | £1,445 | £1,510 |
| 2016 | £1,387 | £1,454 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newham?
The average private rent in Newham was £1,931 a month in September 2026, up 3.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,631 and a two-bedroom £1,995 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Newham?
To keep a £1,631 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £65,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £48,930. The median full-time salary for residents is £42,595.
Is Newham expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Newham costs £1,995 a month, 55% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 268 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.