Average Rent in Leeds
As of January 2026, the average rent in Leeds is £1,123/month — 16% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.5% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,123/month (16% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.5% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £766/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £93/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Leeds breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,123 | +2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | £766 | +3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | £954 | +3.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,111 | +2.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,669 | +1.8% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Leeds also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,478 |
| Semi-detached | £1,201 |
| Terraced | £1,137 |
| Flat / maisonette | £888 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Leeds area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £347 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £673 | £766 | +£93 |
| 2 bed | £773 | £954 | +£181 |
| 3 bed | £848 | £1,111 | +£263 |
| 4 bed | £1,197 | £1,669 | +£472 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Leeds: what to know
Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The average rent of £1,123 per month is 16% below the England average of £1,332. This is 45% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average of £777.
Rents in Leeds have risen +2.5% over the past year, slower than the Yorkshire and The Humber average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Leeds area is £673/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £766. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £93/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Leeds, 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 Leeds?
The average rent in Leeds is £1,123 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £766, a 2-bed £954, a 3-bed £1,111.
Is rent in Leeds going up or down?
Rents in Leeds have increased by +2.5% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Leeds compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Leeds (£766) is £93 above the LHA rate of £673 for the Leeds area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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