Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £1,000 | £152,827 | 7.9% |
| Terraced | £1,329 | £252,111 | 6.3% |
| Semi-detached | £1,424 | £313,660 | 5.4% |
| Detached | £1,616 | £418,566 | 4.6% |
In Southampton, flats give the highest gross yield, at 7.9%. 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 Southampton compares in South East
Southampton ranks 47 of 64 for average rent in South East, and 2 of 64 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampshire | £1,262 | +1.4% | 3.4% |
| Wealden | £1,262 | +1.6% | 3.9% |
| Southampton | £1,257 | +3.4% | 6.4% |
| Ashford | £1,248 | +3.1% | 4.3% |
| New Forest | £1,244 | +1.7% | 3.9% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Southampton
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Southampton?
£1,257 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +3.4% on a year earlier, and 12% below the South East average of £1,426.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Southampton?
£1,114 a month in August 2026, against £1,273 across South East. A 1-bedroom home averages £881 and a 3-bedroom home £1,357.
Is Southampton good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Southampton is 6.4%, ranking 2 of 64 areas in South East. Flats yield the most, at 7.9%. 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.