The cost of renting in the UK has increased sharply over the past three years, with an average rise of 221 per month. This marks a 21% increase relative to inflation. London remains the costliest city for renters, averaging 2,101 per month, followed by Oxford, Brighton, and Cambridge. Northern regions like Burnley, Hull, and Grimbsy offer much lower rents. Notably, Rochdale experienced the highest relative rent increase of 34.3%, showing significant variability across regions.
The cost of renting in the UK has seen a sharp rise over the last few years, increasing by an average of 221 a month in just three years.
London continues to be the UK's most expensive city for renters, at an average of 2,101 a month in 2025.
Rochdale saw the highest relative increase in rental prices over the last three years, with average costs rising 34.3 percent.
National average rents have far outstripped inflation, making renting 21 percent more expensive than three years ago.
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