Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £1,381 | £295,683 | 5.6% |
| Terraced | £1,986 | £475,728 | 5.0% |
| Semi-detached | £2,023 | £549,795 | 4.4% |
| Detached | £2,219 | £858,475 | 3.1% |
In Brighton and Hove, flats give the highest gross yield, at 5.6%. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before costs. Averages cover every home and tenancy, so a real purchase can differ: run the figures for a specific property in the rental yield calculator.
How Brighton and Hove compares in South East
Brighton and Hove ranks 4 of 64 for average rent in South East, and 9 of 64 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | £1,891 | +2.6% | 3.0% |
| Sevenoaks | £1,809 | +5.0% | 4.0% |
| Brighton and Hove | £1,808 | -1.2% | 5.3% |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | £1,800 | +0.9% | 3.8% |
| Guildford | £1,736 | +5.6% | 3.9% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Brighton and Hove
- Is my rent too low? Compare your rent with the Brighton and Hove average for your number of bedrooms.
- When can I raise the rent? Rent rises now follow the Section 13 process, once a year.
- Landlord compliance checklist: every check a let needs.
Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Brighton and Hove?
£1,808 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's -1.2% on a year earlier, and 27% above the South East average of £1,426.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Brighton and Hove?
£1,518 a month in August 2026, against £1,273 across South East. A 1-bedroom home averages £1,189 and a 3-bedroom home £1,797.
Is Brighton and Hove good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Brighton and Hove is 5.3%, ranking 9 of 64 areas in South East. Flats yield the most, at 5.6%. Yields are lower where prices are high, so check the numbers on a real property before you buy.
Sources
Figures are averages for all private rented homes, including existing tenancies, so rents for new lets are usually higher. Updated monthly.