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.
Renting in Kensington and Chelsea at a glance
- Kensington and Chelsea is the most expensive London borough to rent in, with an average rent of £3,690 a month.
- A 1-bedroom home averages £2,640 a month — 50% above the London average. A 2-bedroom home averages £3,428, 54% above London's.
- Rents here are up 2.1% on a year earlier, compared with up 3.5% across London.
- With Band C council tax, a typical 2-bedroom home costs about £3,551 a month before energy, water and broadband.
Common questions
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom flat in Kensington and Chelsea?
£2,640 a month for a 1-bedroom home (ONS, August 2026), compared with £1,760 across London.
How much is a 2-bedroom rental in Kensington and Chelsea?
On average £3,428 a month (ONS, August 2026). Homes advertised today often cost more than this, because the average includes existing tenancies.
Are rents going up in Kensington and Chelsea?
Average rents in Kensington and Chelsea are up 2.1% on a year earlier, against up 3.5% for London as a whole.
How much is council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?
Band D is £1,667 a year (£139 a month) in 2026-27, including the Greater London Authority's share.
How do I know if a rent in Kensington and Chelsea 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 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.