Average Rent in Elmbridge
As of January 2026, the average rent in Elmbridge is £1,837/month — 38% above the England average of £1,332. Unusually, rents have fallen 2.1% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,837/month (38% above the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are down 2.1% year-on-year — bucking the national trend
- 1-bed average: £1,225/month
- LHA shortfall of £278/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Elmbridge breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,837 | -2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | £1,225 | -1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,541 | -1.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,877 | -1.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,826 | -3.3% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Elmbridge also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £2,668 |
| Semi-detached | £1,896 |
| Terraced | £1,842 |
| Flat / maisonette | £1,451 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Walton area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £618 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £947 | £1,225 | +£278 |
| 2 bed | £1,209 | £1,541 | +£332 |
| 3 bed | £1,446 | £1,877 | +£431 |
| 4 bed | £1,970 | £2,826 | +£856 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Elmbridge: what to know
Elmbridge is in the South East region of England. The average rent of £1,837 per month is 38% above the England average of £1,332. This is 33% above the South East regional average of £1,379.
Rents in Elmbridge have fallen 2.1% over the past year, bucking the national trend of rising rents, slower than the South East average of +3.8%.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £1,225, but the LHA rate for the Walton BRMA is £947 \u2014 a shortfall of £278/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
In higher-rent areas like Elmbridge, landlords often rely on credit checks and referencing to vet tenants. Building a visible credit history — including through rent reporting — can help you stand out during the application process.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Elmbridge?
The average rent in Elmbridge is £1,837 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £1,225, a 2-bed £1,541, a 3-bed £1,877.
Is rent in Elmbridge going up or down?
Rents in Elmbridge have decreased by 2.1% over the past year, which is unusual compared to the national picture where rents are generally rising.
How does rent in Elmbridge compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Elmbridge (£1,225) is £278 above the LHA rate of £947 for the Walton area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
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