London rents · Hackney

Average rent in Hackney

The average private rent in Hackney is £2,658 a month (August 2026), up 3.6% on a year earlier. That's 14% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£2,001	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£2,489	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,846	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£3,674	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£2,360
Terraced house	£3,186
Semi-detached house	£3,296
Detached house	£3,034

Council tax in Hackney

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

Band A

£114/month

£1,374 a year

Band B

£134/month

£1,602 a year

Band C

£153/month

£1,831 a year

Band D

£172/month

£2,060 a year

Band E

£210/month

£2,518 a year

Band F

£248/month

£2,976 a year

Band G

£286/month

£3,434 a year

Band H

£343/month

£4,121 a year

Is a rent in Hackney 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?

Hackney rents rose 3.6% 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.