Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £2,360 | £524,885 | 5.4% |
| Terraced | £3,186 | £960,633 | 4.0% |
| Semi-detached | £3,296 | £1,193,876 | 3.3% |
| Detached | £3,034 | £1,330,617 | 2.7% |
In Hackney, flats give the highest gross yield, at 5.4%. 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 Hackney compares in London
Hackney ranks 6 of 32 for average rent in London, and 5 of 32 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £2,825 | +3.3% | 4.6% |
| Camden | £2,819 | +1.0% | 4.1% |
| Hackney | £2,658 | +3.6% | 5.3% |
| Wandsworth | £2,632 | +4.2% | 4.6% |
| Lambeth | £2,525 | +3.7% | 5.6% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Hackney
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Hackney?
£2,658 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +3.6% on a year earlier, and 14% above the London average of £2,332.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Hackney?
£2,489 a month in August 2026, against £2,232 across London. A 1-bedroom home averages £2,001 and a 3-bedroom home £2,846.
Is Hackney good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Hackney is 5.3%, ranking 5 of 32 areas in London. Flats yield the most, at 5.4%. 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.