Average Rent in Great Yarmouth
As of January 2026, the average rent in Great Yarmouth is £807/month — 39% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +4.7% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £807/month (39% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +4.7% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £566/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £126/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Great Yarmouth breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £807 | +4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | £566 | +5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £738 | +5.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £894 | +4.7% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,275 | +4.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Great Yarmouth also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,097 |
| Semi-detached | £868 |
| Terraced | £803 |
| Flat / maisonette | £633 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £375 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £440 | £566 | +£126 |
| 2 bed | £573 | £738 | +£165 |
| 3 bed | £628 | £894 | +£266 |
| 4 bed | £823 | £1,275 | +£452 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Great Yarmouth: what to know
Great Yarmouth is in the East of England region of England. The average rent of £807 per month is 39% below the England average of £1,332. This is 36% below the East of England regional average of £1,269.
Rents in Great Yarmouth have risen +4.7% over the past year, broadly in line with the East of England average of +5.2%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth area is £440/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £566. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £126/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Great Yarmouth?
The average rent in Great Yarmouth is £807 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £566, a 2-bed £738, a 3-bed £894.
Is rent in Great Yarmouth going up or down?
Rents in Great Yarmouth have increased by +4.7% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Great Yarmouth compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Great Yarmouth (£566) is £126 above the LHA rate of £440 for the Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Great Yarmouth a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £807/month, Great Yarmouth is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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