Average rent in Boston
The average private rent in Boston was £809 a month in September 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £767, 40% below the UK average of £1,287 and 8% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 15th cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+3.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Boston
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 | £607 | £24,280 | £18,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | £767 | £30,680 | £23,010 |
The median full-time salary for Boston residents is £29,805 (2025, £14.93 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 24% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Boston
How rents in Boston have changed
Average rent is +40.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £809 | £767 |
| 2025 | £784 | £742 |
| 2024 | £751 | £710 |
| 2023 | £690 | £652 |
| 2022 | £659 | £623 |
| 2021 | £623 | £590 |
| 2020 | £611 | £579 |
| 2019 | £614 | £583 |
| 2018 | £598 | £568 |
| 2017 | £590 | £562 |
| 2016 | £578 | £551 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chorley | North West | £601 | £768 | £910 | +7.2% |
| 2 | Knowsley | North West | £602 | £769 | £932 | +11.0% |
| 3 | Great Yarmouth | East of England | £590 | £770 | £933 | +7.1% |
| 4 | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | £599 | £771 | £955 | +6.3% |
| 5 | North Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £595 | £771 | £945 | +2.3% |
| 6 | Flintshire | Wales | £599 | £763 | £899 | +7.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boston?
The average private rent in Boston was £809 a month in September 2026, up 3.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £607 and a two-bedroom £767 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Boston?
To keep a £607 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,210. The median full-time salary for residents is £29,805.
Is Boston expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Boston costs £767 a month, 40% 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.