Average rent in Ashfield
The average private rent in Ashfield was £799 a month in September 2026, +5.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £729, 43% below the UK average of £1,287 and 12% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 8th cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Ashfield
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 | £562 | £22,480 | £16,860 |
| 2 bedrooms | £729 | £29,160 | £21,870 |
The median full-time salary for Ashfield residents is £32,577 (2025, £17.02 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Ashfield
How rents in Ashfield have changed
Average rent is +63.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £799 | £729 |
| 2025 | £761 | £692 |
| 2024 | £718 | £651 |
| 2023 | £654 | £591 |
| 2022 | £603 | £547 |
| 2021 | £586 | £531 |
| 2020 | £539 | £489 |
| 2019 | £518 | £470 |
| 2018 | £503 | £457 |
| 2017 | £503 | £457 |
| 2016 | £489 | £445 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield | Yorkshire and The Humber | £579 | £730 | £874 | +5.9% |
| 2 | Preston | North West | £579 | £731 | £860 | +5.7% |
| 3 | West Lancashire | North West | £588 | £731 | £845 | +5.0% |
| 4 | Gateshead | North East | £593 | £727 | £848 | +5.7% |
| 5 | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | £569 | £724 | £880 | +3.6% |
| 6 | Wyre | North West | £530 | £721 | £860 | +7.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashfield?
The average private rent in Ashfield was £799 a month in September 2026, up 5.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £562 and a two-bedroom £729 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Ashfield?
To keep a £562 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,480 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,860. The median full-time salary for residents is £32,577.
Is Ashfield expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Ashfield costs £729 a month, 43% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 49 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.