London rents · Islington

Average rent in Islington

The average private rent in Islington is £2,868 a month (August 2026), up 6.2% on a year earlier. That's 23% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£2,178	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£2,697	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£3,005	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£4,229	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£2,483
Terraced house	£3,827
Semi-detached house	£3,127
Detached house	£3,126

Council tax in Islington

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

Band A

£117/month

£1,405 a year

Band B

£137/month

£1,640 a year

Band C

£156/month

£1,874 a year

Band D

£176/month

£2,108 a year

Band E

£215/month

£2,577 a year

Band F

£254/month

£3,045 a year

Band G

£293/month

£3,514 a year

Band H

£351/month

£4,216 a year

Is a rent in Islington 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?

Islington rents rose 6.2% 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.