London rents · Newham

Average rent in Newham

The average private rent in Newham is £1,928 a month (August 2026), up 2.9% on a year earlier. That's 17% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,630	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£1,993	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,212	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£2,672	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,836
Terraced house	£2,068
Semi-detached house	£2,331
Detached house	£2,179

Council tax in Newham

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

Band A

£108/month

£1,296 a year

Band B

£126/month

£1,512 a year

Band C

£144/month

£1,728 a year

Band D

£162/month

£1,944 a year

Band E

£198/month

£2,376 a year

Band F

£234/month

£2,808 a year

Band G

£270/month

£3,240 a year

Band H

£324/month

£3,888 a year

Is a rent in Newham 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?

Newham 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.