The latest figures from the HomeLet Rental Index suggest that rental prices across the UK continue to rise steadily, with little evidence that the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act has had any noticeable effect on the market so far.
Average monthly rents reached £1,353 in June 2026, representing a modest increase from £1,340 in May. Compared with the same month last year, when average rents stood at £1,308, rents have increased by 3.4% over the past 12 months.
The data indicates that demand for rental properties remains strong despite ongoing discussions surrounding rental reform and changes to landlord legislation.
When Greater London is excluded from the figures, the average monthly rent across the rest of the UK rose to £1,157. This represents a monthly increase of 1.0% from £1,146 in May and an annual rise of 2.7% compared with June 2025.
London continues to record the highest rental prices in the country. Average monthly rents in the capital now stand at £2,181, up 0.9% from the previous month.
Over the past year, rental prices across Greater London have increased by 5.0%, making it the fastest-growing rental market of any UK region.
Outside the capital, the picture remains broadly positive. Ten of the UK’s twelve regions recorded monthly rent increases during June, highlighting the continued resilience of the rental sector.
Scotland experienced the strongest monthly growth, with rents increasing by 3.6%. Wales followed with a 1.9% rise, while the North East recorded a 1.4% increase over the same period.
Looking at annual performance, Greater London once again led the way with rental growth of 5.0% over the previous year.
The West Midlands and the North East both recorded annual increases of 3.9%, while rental prices across Scotland were 3.6% higher than they were twelve months earlier.
According to HomeLet, the current challenge for many letting agents is not simply keeping up with rental values but adapting to the changing regulatory landscape.
Mike Dawson, Head of Sales at HomeLet and Let Alliance, said agents are increasingly focused on balancing legislative changes with the practical demands of managing rental properties.
He explained that providing agents with accurate market information and practical support allows them to price properties appropriately, reduce void periods and continue supporting landlords effectively.
Dawson also noted that demand for well-maintained rental accommodation remains consistently strong, helping to support rental values across much of the country.
The latest figures suggest that renters continue to face rising housing costs despite the government’s ongoing reforms of the private rented sector.
Although the Renters’ Rights Act is expected to introduce significant changes for landlords and tenants, current rental trends indicate that the legislation has yet to produce any measurable impact on average rent levels.
For now, the market continues to be driven largely by limited housing supply, resilient tenant demand and regional differences rather than upcoming regulatory changes.
As the new rules begin to take effect in the months ahead, landlords, letting agents and tenants will be watching closely to see whether the reforms eventually influence rental pricing or whether broader market conditions continue to remain the dominant factor.
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