London rents · Barking and Dagenham

Average rent in Barking and Dagenham

The average private rent in Barking and Dagenham is £1,698 a month (August 2026), up 2.6% on a year earlier. That's 27% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,377	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£1,721	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£1,899	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£2,519	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,614
Terraced house	£1,852
Semi-detached house	£1,974
Detached house	£1,884

Council tax in Barking and Dagenham

2026-27, including the Greater London Authority's share. Single adults get a 25% discount.

Band A

£122/month

£1,466 a year

Band B

£142/month

£1,710 a year

Band C

£163/month

£1,954 a year

Band D

£183/month

£2,199 a year

Band E

£224/month

£2,687 a year

Band F

£265/month

£3,176 a year

Band G

£305/month

£3,664 a year

Band H

£366/month

£4,397 a year

Is a rent in Barking and Dagenham fair?

These averages include existing tenancies, so homes advertised today often cost more. Check a specific home against similar homes advertised nearby — free.

Landlord raising your rent?

Barking and Dagenham rents rose 2.6% in the past year. If you've been asked for much more, here's how to challenge it.

Sources: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, UK: monthly price statistics (published 16 September 2026); MHCLG Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 9 (area council tax for two adults, including GLA precept). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.