Average rent in Babergh
The average private rent in Babergh was £970 a month in September 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £921, 28% below the UK average of £1,287 and 20% below the average for the East of England. It is the 10th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+3.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Babergh
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 | £719 | £28,760 | £21,570 |
| 2 bedrooms | £921 | £36,840 | £27,630 |
The median full-time salary for Babergh residents is £33,904 (2025, £17.55 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 25% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Babergh
How rents in Babergh have changed
Average rent is +48.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £970 | £921 |
| 2025 | £939 | £890 |
| 2024 | £895 | £847 |
| 2023 | £846 | £800 |
| 2022 | £785 | £743 |
| 2021 | £733 | £694 |
| 2020 | £731 | £692 |
| 2019 | £725 | £687 |
| 2018 | £691 | £655 |
| 2017 | £681 | £646 |
| 2016 | £653 | £619 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich | East of England | £748 | £921 | £1,054 | +4.5% |
| 2 | Cheshire West and Chester | North West | £731 | £922 | £1,132 | +6.7% |
| 3 | Harborough | East Midlands | £719 | £919 | £1,127 | +4.5% |
| 4 | Somerset | South West | £695 | £918 | £1,142 | +6.3% |
| 5 | Nottingham | East Midlands | £735 | £916 | £1,054 | +1.7% |
| 6 | Worcester | West Midlands | £716 | £915 | £1,095 | +6.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Babergh?
The average private rent in Babergh was £970 a month in September 2026, up 3.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £719 and a two-bedroom £921 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Babergh?
To keep a £719 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £28,760 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,570. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,904.
Is Babergh expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Babergh costs £921 a month, 28% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.