Average rent in Bassetlaw
The average private rent in Bassetlaw was £735 a month in September 2026, +3.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £664, 48% below the UK average of £1,287 and 20% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 2nd cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Bassetlaw
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 | £508 | £20,320 | £15,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | £664 | £26,560 | £19,920 |
The median full-time salary for Bassetlaw residents is £34,744 (2025, £16.79 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 18% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Bassetlaw
How rents in Bassetlaw have changed
Average rent is +47.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £735 | £664 |
| 2025 | £710 | £642 |
| 2024 | £648 | £584 |
| 2023 | £617 | £555 |
| 2022 | £571 | £514 |
| 2021 | £561 | £506 |
| 2020 | £541 | £489 |
| 2019 | £531 | £480 |
| 2018 | £524 | £474 |
| 2017 | £510 | £462 |
| 2016 | £498 | £452 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackburn with Darwen | North West | £535 | £663 | £783 | +3.8% |
| 2 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 3 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 4 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 5 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales | £524 | £669 | £750 | +0.6% |
| 6 | East Lindsey | East Midlands | £525 | £670 | £823 | +7.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bassetlaw?
The average private rent in Bassetlaw was £735 a month in September 2026, up 3.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £508 and a two-bedroom £664 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Bassetlaw?
To keep a £508 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,320 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,240. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,744.
Is Bassetlaw expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Bassetlaw costs £664 a month, 48% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 26 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.