HMO Room Rents in RG42 (Reading) — August 2026
£650
median double room (n=5)
11
live listings captured
90.9%
offering immediate move-in
Low
supply band
Median advertised rent by room type
| Room type | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | £650 pcm (based on 5 listings — median only; quartiles are not shown below 8 listings.) | 5 |
| Double en-suite | £800 pcm (based on 3 listings — median only; quartiles are not shown below 8 listings.) | 3 |
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 | £650 | 6 |
| August 2026 | £650 | 5 |
Each row is a published monthly edition. Medians only; the sample size is always shown.
Market character
Move-in lead time: 90.9% of live ads offer immediate move-in — an advertising lead-time indicator, not a vacancy rate.
Who advertises: 0.0% agency / 100.0% private landlords.
Nearby districts: RG41
Key questions about RG42
What is the average rent for a double room in RG42?
The median advertised rent for a double room in RG42 was £650 pcm in August 2026, based on 5 live SpareRoom listings.
How many HMO rooms are advertised in RG42?
11 furnished room listings were live on SpareRoom during the August 2026 crawl window.
Is RG42 a high-supply market?
RG42 is a low-supply HMO market in August 2026, with 11 live room listings (High is 50 or more, Moderate 20–49, Low 1–19).
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