Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £3,069 | £971,688 | 3.8% |
| Terraced | £4,500 | £2,429,086 | 2.2% |
| Semi-detached | £4,766 | £3,051,816 | 1.9% |
| Detached | £2,908 | £4,525,386 | 0.8% |
In Kensington and Chelsea, flats give the highest gross yield, at 3.8%. 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 Kensington and Chelsea compares in London
Kensington and Chelsea ranks 1 of 32 for average rent in London, and 31 of 32 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £3,690 | +2.1% | 3.6% |
| Westminster | £3,196 | -0.6% | 4.4% |
| Islington | £2,868 | +6.2% | 5.1% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Kensington and Chelsea
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Kensington and Chelsea?
£3,690 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +2.1% on a year earlier, and 58% above the London average of £2,332.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Kensington and Chelsea?
£3,428 a month in August 2026, against £2,232 across London. A 1-bedroom home averages £2,640 and a 3-bedroom home £4,074.
Is Kensington and Chelsea good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Kensington and Chelsea is 3.6%, ranking 31 of 32 areas in London. Flats yield the most, at 3.8%. 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.