Average Rent in Camden
As of January 2026, the average rent in Camden is £2,614/month — 96% above the England average of £1,332. Unusually, rents have fallen 7.8% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £2,614/month (96% above the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are down 7.8% year-on-year — bucking the national trend
- 1-bed average: £1,897/month
- LHA shortfall of £461/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
- London borough — expect referencing and credit checks as standard
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Camden breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £2,614 | -7.8% |
| 1 bedroom | £1,897 | -7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £2,423 | -7.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | £2,828 | -7.6% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £3,704 | -8.4% |
Rent by property type
In Camden, flats and maisonettes make up a large share of the rental market. Here’s how average rents compare across property types.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £2,705 |
| Semi-detached | £3,476 |
| Terraced | £3,185 |
| Flat / maisonette | £2,228 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Inner North London area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £706 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £1,436 | £1,897 | +£461 |
| 2 bed | £1,789 | £2,423 | +£634 |
| 3 bed | £2,154 | £2,828 | +£674 |
| 4 bed | £3,052 | £3,704 | +£652 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Camden: what to know
Camden is a London borough where rental demand is consistently high. The average rent of £2,614 per month is 96% above the England average of £1,332. This is 25% above the London regional average of £2,099.
Rents in Camden have fallen 7.8% over the past year, bucking the national trend of rising rents, slower than the London average of +3.1%.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £1,897, but the LHA rate for the Inner North London BRMA is £1,436 \u2014 a shortfall of £461/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
London landlords and agents almost always run credit and referencing checks. A strong credit profile can make the difference between securing a property and losing out to another applicant. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Camden?
The average rent in Camden is £2,614 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £1,897, a 2-bed £2,423, a 3-bed £2,828.
Is rent in Camden going up or down?
Rents in Camden have decreased by 7.8% over the past year, which is unusual compared to the national picture where rents are generally rising.
How does rent in Camden compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Camden (£1,897) is £461 above the LHA rate of £1,436 for the Inner North London area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
Is Camden expensive compared to other London boroughs?
Yes — Camden is one of the more expensive boroughs. At £2,614/month average, it’s significantly above the England average of £1,332. Competition for rentals in inner London boroughs tends to be high, making a strong tenant profile especially valuable.
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