HMO Room Rents in RG1 (Reading) — August 2026
£682
median double room (n=76)
152
live listings captured
63.2%
offering immediate move-in
High
supply band
Median advertised rent by room type
| Room type | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | £682 pcm | 76 |
| Double en-suite | £800 pcm | 43 |
| Single room | £525 pcm | 17 |
| Studio | £895 pcm | 11 |
Medians are shown only for room types with at least 3 captured listings in August 2026.
Rent history — double room
| Month | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | £675 | 81 |
| August 2026 | £682 | 76 |
Each row is a published monthly edition. Medians only; the sample size is always shown.
Market character
Move-in lead time: 63.2% of live ads offer immediate move-in — an advertising lead-time indicator, not a vacancy rate.
Who advertises: 40.1% agency / 59.9% private landlords.
Nearby districts: RG2
Key questions about RG1
What is the average rent for a double room in RG1?
The median advertised rent for a double room in RG1 was £682 pcm in August 2026, based on 76 live SpareRoom listings.
How many HMO rooms are advertised in RG1?
152 furnished room listings were live on SpareRoom during the August 2026 crawl window.
Is RG1 a high-supply market?
RG1 is a high-supply HMO market in August 2026, with 152 live room listings (High is 50 or more, Moderate 20–49, Low 1–19).
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