Average rent in Basildon
The average private rent in Basildon was £1,428 a month in September 2026, +4.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,272, 1% below the UK average of £1,287 and 10% above the average for the East of England. It is the 17th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Basildon
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 | £985 | £39,400 | £29,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,272 | £50,880 | £38,160 |
The median full-time salary for Basildon residents is £39,734 (2025, £20.67 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 30% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Basildon
How rents in Basildon have changed
Average rent is +49.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,428 | £1,272 |
| 2025 | £1,362 | £1,213 |
| 2024 | £1,278 | £1,134 |
| 2023 | £1,201 | £1,065 |
| 2022 | £1,144 | £1,016 |
| 2021 | £1,102 | £982 |
| 2020 | £1,057 | £944 |
| 2019 | £1,042 | £931 |
| 2018 | £1,030 | £922 |
| 2017 | £994 | £891 |
| 2016 | £956 | £859 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rushmoor | South East | £982 | £1,274 | £1,539 | +4.3% |
| 2 | South Cambridgeshire | East of England | £1,010 | £1,280 | £1,531 | +3.0% |
| 3 | South Gloucestershire | South West | £1,006 | £1,283 | £1,567 | +4.9% |
| 4 | Chelmsford | East of England | £1,058 | £1,291 | £1,543 | +1.6% |
| 5 | North Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,031 | £1,293 | £1,588 | +6.4% |
| 6 | Vale of White Horse | South East | £998 | £1,245 | £1,522 | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Basildon?
The average private rent in Basildon was £1,428 a month in September 2026, up 4.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £985 and a two-bedroom £1,272 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Basildon?
To keep a £985 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £39,400 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £29,550. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,734.
Is Basildon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Basildon costs £1,272 a month, 1% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 209 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.