London rents · Tower Hamlets

Average rent in Tower Hamlets

The average private rent in Tower Hamlets is £2,453 a month (August 2026), up 3.5% on a year earlier. That's 5% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,992	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£2,418	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,750	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£3,378	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£2,284
Terraced house	£2,735
Semi-detached house	£3,012
Detached house	£3,078

Council tax in Tower Hamlets

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

Band A

£102/month

£1,225 a year

Band B

£119/month

£1,429 a year

Band C

£136/month

£1,634 a year

Band D

£153/month

£1,838 a year

Band E

£187/month

£2,246 a year

Band F

£221/month

£2,655 a year

Band G

£255/month

£3,063 a year

Band H

£306/month

£3,676 a year

Is a rent in Tower Hamlets 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?

Tower Hamlets rents rose 3.5% 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.