London rents · Harrow
Average rent in Harrow
The average private rent in Harrow is £1,778 a month (August 2026), up 2.9% on a year earlier. That's 24% below the London average of £2,332.
By number of bedrooms
| 1 bedroom | £1,394 | London £1,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,715 | London £2,232 |
| 3 bedrooms | £2,064 | London £2,643 |
| 4 or more bedrooms | £2,789 | London £3,646 |
By property type
| Flat or maisonette | £1,615 |
| Terraced house | £2,013 |
| Semi-detached house | £2,247 |
| Detached house | £2,756 |
Council tax in Harrow
2026-27, including the Greater London Authority's share. Single adults get a 25% discount.
Renting in Harrow at a glance
- Harrow is the 10th cheapest of London's 32 boroughs, with an average rent of £1,778 a month.
- A 1-bedroom home averages £1,394 a month — 21% below the London average. A 2-bedroom home averages £1,715, 23% below London's.
- Rents here are up 2.9% on a year earlier, compared with up 3.5% across London.
- With Band C council tax, a typical 2-bedroom home costs about £1,901 a month before energy, water and broadband.
Common questions
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom flat in Harrow?
£1,394 a month for a 1-bedroom home (ONS, August 2026), compared with £1,760 across London.
How much is a 2-bedroom rental in Harrow?
On average £1,715 a month (ONS, August 2026). Homes advertised today often cost more than this, because the average includes existing tenancies.
Are rents going up in Harrow?
Average rents in Harrow are up 2.9% on a year earlier, against up 3.5% for London as a whole.
How much is council tax in Harrow?
Band D is £2,511 a year (£209 a month) in 2026-27, including the Greater London Authority's share.
How do I know if a rent in Harrow is fair?
Compare it with similar homes advertised nearby, not just the borough average — size, condition and the exact street all matter. RentScore does this for any London address, free.
Is a rent in Harrow 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?
Harrow rents rose 2.9% 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.