Average Rent in Harborough
As of January 2026, the average rent in Harborough is £956/month — 28% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.2% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £956/month (28% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.2% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £701/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £163/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Harborough breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £956 | +2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | £701 | +2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | £894 | +2.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,097 | +1.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,577 | +1.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Harborough also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,270 |
| Semi-detached | £1,001 |
| Terraced | £913 |
| Flat / maisonette | £808 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Leicester area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £394 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £539 | £701 | +£163 |
| 2 bed | £648 | £894 | +£246 |
| 3 bed | £773 | £1,097 | +£324 |
| 4 bed | £1,047 | £1,577 | +£530 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Harborough: what to know
Harborough is in the East Midlands region of England. The average rent of £956 per month is 28% below the England average of £1,332. This is 11% above the East Midlands regional average of £860.
Rents in Harborough have risen +2.2% over the past year, slower than the East Midlands average of +5.4%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Leicester area is £539/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £701. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £163/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Harborough, building a strong credit profile can help you pass tenant referencing checks and access a wider range of properties. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Harborough?
The average rent in Harborough is £956 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £701, a 2-bed £894, a 3-bed £1,097.
Is rent in Harborough going up or down?
Rents in Harborough have increased by +2.2% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Harborough compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Harborough (£701) is £163 above the LHA rate of £539 for the Leicester area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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