Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £1,836 | £325,381 | 6.8% |
| Terraced | £2,068 | £458,668 | 5.4% |
| Semi-detached | £2,331 | £502,633 | 5.6% |
| Detached | £2,179 | £729,853 | 3.6% |
In Newham, flats give the highest gross yield, at 6.8%. 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 Newham compares in London
Newham ranks 19 of 32 for average rent in London, and 2 of 32 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | £1,952 | +3.2% | 4.5% |
| Barnet | £1,949 | +3.3% | 3.9% |
| Newham | £1,928 | +2.9% | 5.9% |
| Lewisham | £1,829 | +2.0% | 4.5% |
| Enfield | £1,827 | +5.1% | 4.7% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Newham
- Is my rent too low? Compare your rent with the Newham average for your number of bedrooms.
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Newham?
£1,928 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +2.9% on a year earlier, and 17% below the London average of £2,332.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Newham?
£1,993 a month in August 2026, against £2,232 across London. A 1-bedroom home averages £1,630 and a 3-bedroom home £2,212.
Is Newham good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Newham is 5.9%, ranking 2 of 32 areas in London. Flats yield the most, at 6.8%. 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.