London rents · Westminster

Average rent in Westminster

The average private rent in Westminster is £3,196 a month (August 2026), down 0.6% on a year earlier. That's 37% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£2,548	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£3,305	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£3,895	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£5,424	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£2,957
Terraced house	£3,810
Semi-detached house	£2,921
Detached house	£2,908

Council tax in Westminster

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

Band A

£58/month

£700 a year

Band B

£68/month

£816 a year

Band C

£78/month

£933 a year

Band D

£87/month

£1,050 a year

Band E

£107/month

£1,283 a year

Band F

£126/month

£1,516 a year

Band G

£146/month

£1,749 a year

Band H

£175/month

£2,099 a year

Is a rent in Westminster 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?

Westminster rents rose -0.6% 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.