Average rent in Adur
The average private rent in Adur was £1,416 a month in September 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,305, 1% above the UK average of £1,287 and 2% above the average for the South East. It is the 29th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Adur
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,003 | £40,120 | £30,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,305 | £52,200 | £39,150 |
The median full-time salary for Adur residents is £39,029 (2025, £19.82 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 31% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Adur
How rents in Adur have changed
Average rent is +50.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,416 | £1,305 |
| 2025 | £1,370 | £1,264 |
| 2024 | £1,312 | £1,208 |
| 2023 | £1,246 | £1,147 |
| 2022 | £1,110 | £1,023 |
| 2021 | £1,037 | £957 |
| 2020 | £1,011 | £936 |
| 2019 | £1,006 | £932 |
| 2018 | £986 | £916 |
| 2017 | £968 | £899 |
| 2016 | £944 | £878 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hart | South East | £1,025 | £1,306 | £1,586 | +3.2% |
| 2 | South Oxfordshire | South East | £1,053 | £1,307 | £1,634 | +5.2% |
| 3 | Mid Sussex | South East | £1,018 | £1,302 | £1,636 | +4.3% |
| 4 | North Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,031 | £1,293 | £1,588 | +6.4% |
| 5 | Chelmsford | East of England | £1,058 | £1,291 | £1,543 | +1.6% |
| 6 | Buckinghamshire | South East | £1,043 | £1,321 | £1,616 | +5.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Adur?
The average private rent in Adur was £1,416 a month in September 2026, up 3.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,003 and a two-bedroom £1,305 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Adur?
To keep a £1,003 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £40,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £30,090. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,029.
Is Adur expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Adur costs £1,305 a month, 1% above the UK average of £1,287.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.