London rents · Barnet

Average rent in Barnet

The average private rent in Barnet is £1,949 a month (August 2026), up 3.3% on a year earlier. That's 16% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,500	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£1,858	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,256	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£3,192	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,738
Terraced house	£2,231
Semi-detached house	£2,572
Detached house	£3,018

Council tax in Barnet

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

Band A

£118/month

£1,422 a year

Band B

£138/month

£1,659 a year

Band C

£158/month

£1,896 a year

Band D

£178/month

£2,133 a year

Band E

£217/month

£2,607 a year

Band F

£257/month

£3,080 a year

Band G

£296/month

£3,554 a year

Band H

£355/month

£4,265 a year

Is a rent in Barnet 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?

Barnet rents rose 3.3% 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.