Average monthly rent in Wales
Average monthly rent in Wales stood at £846 per month in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Private rents table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private rents table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly rent by region | |||||||||||
| Wales | 846 | 843 | 843 | 836 | 834 | 830 | 828 | 826 | 822 | 820 | |
| Scotland | 1,013 | 1,016 | 1,012 | 1,009 | 1,019 | 1,022 | 1,022 | 1,021 | 1,018 | 1,012 |
Understanding average monthly rent in Wales
Residential lease costs within the Welsh jurisdiction are processed to calculate the typical monthly financial outlay required for private tenant occupancy. The calculation encompasses active private tenancy agreements throughout the principality, omitting social housing allocations and vacant properties from the pooled average. By isolating this specific geographic boundary, the metric separates the Welsh housing market dynamics from larger neighboring jurisdictions found elsewhere in the table. It provides a distinct territorial view unclouded by disparate metropolitan pressures present in major English cities.
Seasonality frequently influences monthly readings due to academic term timetables and weather patterns affecting moving habits. Analysts ought to utilise twelve-month comparisons rather than sequential monthly changes to filter out these predictable calendar oscillations. Revisions can occur as administrative datasets are replenished with delayed tenancy returns, meaning initial estimates should be treated as provisional until subsequent releases confirm the final figure.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover the entire United Kingdom?
- No, coverage is restricted strictly to Wales.
- What types of housing are omitted from the calculation?
- Social housing tenancies and owner-occupied homes are excluded.
- Which comparison is more reliable for tracking movement, monthly or annual?
- Twelve-month comparisons smooth out seasonal moving patterns that distort short-term monthly shifts.