Average Rent in Havant
As of January 2026, the average rent in Havant is £1,120/month — 16% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.6% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,120/month (16% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.6% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £829/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £136/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Havant breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,120 | +2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | £829 | +3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,056 | +2.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,317 | +2.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,853 | +1.5% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Havant also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,506 |
| Semi-detached | £1,278 |
| Terraced | £1,140 |
| Flat / maisonette | £918 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Portsmouth area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £422 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £693 | £829 | +£136 |
| 2 bed | £843 | £1,056 | +£213 |
| 3 bed | £997 | £1,317 | +£320 |
| 4 bed | £1,296 | £1,853 | +£557 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Havant: what to know
Havant is in the South East region of England. The average rent of £1,120 per month is 16% below the England average of £1,332. This is 19% below the South East regional average of £1,379.
Rents in Havant have risen +2.6% over the past year, slower than the South East average of +3.8%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Portsmouth area is £693/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £829. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £136/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Havant, 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 Havant?
The average rent in Havant is £1,120 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £829, a 2-bed £1,056, a 3-bed £1,317.
Is rent in Havant going up or down?
Rents in Havant have increased by +2.6% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Havant compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Havant (£829) is £136 above the LHA rate of £693 for the Portsmouth area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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