London rents · Kensington and Chelsea

Average rent in Kensington and Chelsea

The average private rent in Kensington and Chelsea is £3,690 a month (August 2026), up 2.1% on a year earlier. That's 58% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£2,640	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£3,428	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£4,074	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£5,650	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£3,069
Terraced house	£4,500
Semi-detached house	£4,766
Detached house	£2,908

Council tax in Kensington and Chelsea

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

Band A

£93/month

£1,111 a year

Band B

£108/month

£1,296 a year

Band C

£123/month

£1,481 a year

Band D

£139/month

£1,667 a year

Band E

£170/month

£2,037 a year

Band F

£201/month

£2,407 a year

Band G

£231/month

£2,778 a year

Band H

£278/month

£3,333 a year

Is a rent in Kensington and Chelsea 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?

Kensington and Chelsea rents rose 2.1% 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.