Average rent in Blaenau Gwent
The average private rent in Blaenau Gwent was £682 a month in September 2026, +5.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £605, 53% below the UK average of £1,287 and 23% below the average for Wales. It is the 2nd cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+6.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Blaenau Gwent
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 | £504 | £20,160 | £15,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | £605 | £24,200 | £18,150 |
The median full-time salary for Blaenau Gwent residents is £34,797 (2025, £17.95 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 17% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Blaenau Gwent
How rents in Blaenau Gwent have changed
Average rent is +67.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £682 | £605 |
| 2025 | £644 | £570 |
| 2024 | £594 | £525 |
| 2023 | £550 | £487 |
| 2022 | £497 | £440 |
| 2021 | £450 | £399 |
| 2020 | £421 | £373 |
| 2019 | £416 | £369 |
| 2018 | £415 | £367 |
| 2017 | £413 | £365 |
| 2016 | £407 | £361 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | £457 | £610 | £725 | +1.5% |
| 2 | Ayrshires | Scotland | £459 | £594 | £775 | +1.3% |
| 3 | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £472 | £617 | £752 | +5.8% |
| 4 | Rotherham | Yorkshire and The Humber | £490 | £618 | £747 | +3.4% |
| 5 | Burnley | North West | £466 | £590 | £698 | +3.0% |
| 6 | Kingston upon Hull | Yorkshire and The Humber | £500 | £623 | £745 | +7.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blaenau Gwent?
The average private rent in Blaenau Gwent was £682 a month in September 2026, up 5.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £504 and a two-bedroom £605 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Blaenau Gwent?
To keep a £504 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,160 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,120. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,797.
Is Blaenau Gwent expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Blaenau Gwent costs £605 a month, 53% below the UK average of £1,287.
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.