Average rent in Bexley
The average private rent in Bexley was £1,540 a month in September 2026, +1.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,529, 19% above the UK average of £1,287 and 32% below the average for London. It is the cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Bexley
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 | £1,231 | £49,240 | £36,930 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,529 | £61,160 | £45,870 |
The median full-time salary for Bexley residents is £43,969 (2025, £22.43 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 34% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Bexley
How rents in Bexley have changed
Average rent is +55.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,540 | £1,529 |
| 2025 | £1,514 | £1,503 |
| 2024 | £1,359 | £1,349 |
| 2023 | £1,263 | £1,252 |
| 2022 | £1,191 | £1,181 |
| 2021 | £1,133 | £1,124 |
| 2020 | £1,065 | £1,058 |
| 2019 | £1,044 | £1,038 |
| 2018 | £1,022 | £1,019 |
| 2017 | £1,019 | £1,018 |
| 2016 | £990 | £990 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | £1,212 | £1,530 | £1,820 | +7.5% |
| 2 | Brighton and Hove | South East | £1,194 | £1,525 | £1,806 | -0.8% |
| 3 | Havering | London | £1,218 | £1,544 | £1,851 | +0.9% |
| 4 | Bristol | South West | £1,230 | £1,551 | £1,769 | +5.7% |
| 5 | Guildford | South East | £1,197 | £1,557 | £1,887 | +5.7% |
| 6 | Reigate and Banstead | South East | £1,149 | £1,493 | £1,832 | +3.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bexley?
The average private rent in Bexley was £1,540 a month in September 2026, up 1.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,231 and a two-bedroom £1,529 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Bexley?
To keep a £1,231 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £49,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £36,930. The median full-time salary for residents is £43,969.
Is Bexley expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Bexley costs £1,529 a month, 19% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 238 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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.