House for Rent in Lahore: 2026 Rents by Area and Size, and What to Check

In short

Lahore averages (August 2026, asking rent per month): 5 marla PKR 1.05 lakh, 10 marla PKR 1.73 lakh, 1 kanal PKR 3.44 lakh (Zameen). Average asking rents rose about 13% to 21% in a year, depending on size. Across DHA Lahore, a 10 marla house averaged PKR 2.15 lakh and a 1 kanal PKR 3.65 lakh. Bahria Town was lower, at PKR 1.54 lakh and PKR 2.82 lakh. The Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 requires a written tenancy agreement, presented to the Rent Registrar. Tenant details must reach the police within 48 hours of taking possession. Registration is free, online or at a police station or Khidmat Markaz.

Looking for a house for rent in Lahore? The average asking rent for a 5 marla house in Lahore was PKR 1.05 lakh a month in August 2026, according to Zameen's rent index, up from about PKR 87,000 a year earlier. This guide gives average asking rents by size and area, how much they have risen, and the legal steps every tenant and landlord in Punjab should follow. If you are buying instead, see our guide to houses for sale in Lahore.

Average rents in Lahore by size

Zameen's rent index for Lahore, showing average asking rents (what landlords advertise, not what they finally agree):

That is roughly a 21% rise for 5 marla, 16% for 10 marla and 15% for 1 kanal over the year (our calculation from Zameen's figures). Profit reported in July 2026 that rising rents are pushing middle-class families out of central neighbourhoods, and noted that "the government does not fix rental prices in the private market."

Average rents by area

The same index, by area, for August 2026 (average asking rent per month):

Some cells rest on few listings, so treat single figures as a guide. For example, Zameen shows unusually low 5 marla averages for a few DHA phases and Askari. Bahria Orchard, at PKR 1.03 lakh across all sizes, was among the cheaper areas listed.

Prices are indicative as of October 2026.

How to read these numbers

• Asking, not agreed. These are advertised rents. The rent you agree may differ.
• Size matters more than the area name. "All houses" averages mix sizes, so compare like with like.
• Whole houses only. These figures are for houses, not portions or flats.

The legal steps: tenancy agreement

The Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 sets the rules:

• A landlord "shall not let out a premises to a tenant except by a tenancy agreement" in writing (section 5).
• The landlord "shall present the tenancy agreement before the Rent Registrar", who enters it in a register and seals it. A registered agreement, or a certified copy, is proof of the landlord-tenant relationship.
• The agreement should state the rent, the "rate of enhancement" (annual increase), the due date and payment method, and any "advance rent, security or pagri" (section 6).
• The landlord must give the tenant a certified copy of the agreement.

The Act does not cap annual increases or set a security deposit amount. Both are whatever the agreement says, so agree them in writing. If no payment date is set, rent is due by the tenth day of the following month (section 7).

Skipping registration has a cost. Before the Rent Tribunal will hear a case, a tenant without a registered agreement pays a fine of 5% of the annual rent, and a landlord 10% (section 9).

Stamp duty applies to the agreement under the Stamp Act's lease article. It depends on the rent and term, so calculate it through Punjab's e-stamp system before you sign.

The legal steps: police registration

Under the Punjab Information of Temporary Residents law (2015), the landlord, tenant or property dealer must give the tenant's details to the police "within forty eight hours" of handing over possession. One of them providing it is enough. The penalty for not doing so is up to six months' imprisonment and a fine of PKR 10,000 to 100,000.

You can register through Punjab Police's online Tenant Registration System (trs.punjabpolice.gov.pk), or at the nearest police station or Khidmat Markaz. Lahore Police lists the documents: the owner's and tenant's CNICs (originals and copies), the rent agreement, an affidavit and the tenant's photograph. It says registration is free and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

A checklist before you pay

1. Visit the house and check water, gas, electricity meters and bills.
2. Confirm the landlord owns it, or has written authority from the owner.
3. Sign a written agreement covering rent, annual increase, deposit, notice period and repairs.
4. Present the agreement to the Rent Registrar and keep a sealed copy.
5. Complete police registration within 48 hours of moving in.
6. Pay rent by bank transfer and keep records.

Compare with rents elsewhere: house for rent in Faisalabad and flats for rent in Karachi. More guides: Lahore property guides.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent of a 5 marla house in Lahore?

Zameen's index put it at PKR 1.05 lakh a month in August 2026, an average of asking rents across the city.

How much is a 10 marla house on rent in DHA Lahore?

The average across DHA Lahore was PKR 2.15 lakh a month in August 2026, with Phases 5 and 6 higher at about PKR 2.3 to 2.4 lakh.

Is there a limit on annual rent increases in Punjab?

The Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 does not set a cap. The annual increase is whatever the written agreement states.

Do I need to register a rent agreement in Lahore?

Yes. The landlord must present the written tenancy agreement to the Rent Registrar, and the tenant's details must go to the police within 48 hours.

How do I register a tenant with the police in Lahore?

Online through Punjab Police's Tenant Registration System, or at a police station or Khidmat Markaz, with both CNICs, the rent agreement, an affidavit and the tenant's photograph. It is free.

Sources

1. Zameen: Houses rent index, Lahore (data for August 2026, retrieved 20 October 2026) zameen.com
2. Zameen: 5 marla houses rent index, Lahore zameen.com
3. Zameen: 10 marla houses rent index, Lahore zameen.com
4. Zameen: 1 kanal houses rent index, Lahore zameen.com
5. Zameen: Houses rent index, DHA Defence Lahore zameen.com
6. Profit: Lahore's rising rent forces middle-class families out of central neighbourhoods (14 July 2026) profit.pakistantoday.com.pk
7. The Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 (text hosted by Khalid Zafar & Associates) khalidzafar.com
8. Punjab Information of Temporary Residents Ordinance 2015 (text hosted by Khalid Zafar & Associates) khalidzafar.com
9. Punjab Police: Tenant Registration System punjabpolice.gov.pk
10. Lahore Police: Tenant registration service lahorepolice.punjab.gov.pk