Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £1,593 | £389,823 | 4.9% |
| Terraced | £2,050 | £624,560 | 3.9% |
| Semi-detached | £2,306 | £804,982 | 3.4% |
| Detached | £2,142 | £1,045,867 | 2.5% |
In Waltham Forest, flats give the highest gross yield, at 4.9%. 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 Waltham Forest compares in London
Waltham Forest ranks 24 of 32 for average rent in London, and 27 of 32 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | £1,811 | -1.2% | 3.7% |
| Harrow | £1,778 | +2.9% | 4.1% |
| Waltham Forest | £1,763 | +1.5% | 4.0% |
| Redbridge | £1,726 | +2.0% | 4.3% |
| Barking and Dagenham | £1,698 | +2.6% | 5.4% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Waltham Forest
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Waltham Forest?
£1,763 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +1.5% on a year earlier, and 24% below the London average of £2,332.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Waltham Forest?
£1,723 a month in August 2026, against £2,232 across London. A 1-bedroom home averages £1,400 and a 3-bedroom home £2,023.
Is Waltham Forest good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Waltham Forest is 4.0%, ranking 27 of 32 areas in London. Flats yield the most, at 4.9%. 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.