Harlow Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Harlow buy-to-let research.

Last updated 19 Aug 2026HPI June 2026Rents July 2026Sold prices May 2026
Average Rent£1,518

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.1%

vs June 2026

Annual Rent Movement+4.2%

vs July 2025

Estimated Gross Yield5.8%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£1,518July 2026
Last month£1,517June 2026
Monthly change+0.1%Rent estimate
Last year£1,458July 2025
Annual change+4.2%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.1%From £1,517 last month
Annual movementUp 4.2%From £1,458 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated August 2026

Harlow’s average private rent stood at £1,518 in July 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That was up by £1 from June, so the month-on-month movement was very small.

The latest ONS private rent statistics therefore point to a market that is still rising, but only gently at present.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£1,021+4.5% annual
two bed£1,325+4.3% annual
three bed£1,570+4.4% annual
four or more bed£2,195+3.5% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Harlow. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Harlow buy-to-let areas.