LANDLORD INSIGHT · JULY 2026

Birmingham Rents in 2026: What Landlords Need to Know

Rents across Birmingham are still rising, demand remains strong, and the rules landlords must follow keep tightening. Here is a clear, up-to-date picture of the south Birmingham lettings market — and what it means for your investment.

Where rents stand in 2026

The average private rent in Birmingham was £1,088 a month in May 2026, an annual rise of 3.3% from £1,053, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Growth has cooled from the double-digit spikes of the post-pandemic years, but it remains steady and positive. By property type, semi-detached homes let for around £1,138, terraced houses £1,084 and flats £910; by size, three-bed homes average about £1,121 and larger four-bed-plus properties £1,563.

Demand in south Birmingham stays firm

The suburbs we know best — Hall Green, Moseley, Kings Heath, Yardley, Acocks Green and the Stratford Road corridor — continue to attract steady tenant demand from families, professionals and commuters, helped by good schools, green space and quick links into the city centre. Well-presented, correctly-priced homes in these areas still let quickly, and quality tenants tend to stay longer. That is where the real return lies for a landlord: low voids, not just headline rent.

A tighter rulebook

The bar for compliance keeps rising. Recent reform — including the end of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions — alongside deposit protection, right-to-rent checks, gas and electrical safety, EPC requirements and more, means letting a property properly now takes real care. Getting it wrong is expensive; getting it right protects both your income and your tenants. This is exactly where a fully managed service earns its keep.

Thinking of letting?

Whether you have one property or a portfolio, we handle lettings end to end — realistic rental valuations, thorough referencing, full compliance, inspections and rent collection — and, in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, we charge tenants no fees. Read our landlord guide for the full picture, or get in touch for a rental valuation.

Sources: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (May 2026, released 17 June 2026). Figures for the most recent months are provisional and subject to revision.