Average rent in Bradford
The average private rent in Bradford was £739 a month in September 2026, +1.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £670, 48% below the UK average of £1,287 and 13% below the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the 8th most expensive of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Bradford
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 | £545 | £21,800 | £16,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | £670 | £26,800 | £20,100 |
The median full-time salary for Bradford residents is £33,526 (2025, £16.92 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Bradford
How rents in Bradford have changed
Average rent is +42.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £739 | £670 |
| 2025 | £727 | £659 |
| 2024 | £687 | £621 |
| 2023 | £642 | £579 |
| 2022 | £610 | £552 |
| 2021 | £582 | £528 |
| 2020 | £565 | £513 |
| 2019 | £549 | £498 |
| 2018 | £542 | £493 |
| 2017 | £527 | £480 |
| 2016 | £518 | £473 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Lindsey | East Midlands | £525 | £670 | £823 | +7.2% |
| 2 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 3 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales | £524 | £669 | £750 | +0.6% |
| 4 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 5 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 6 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bradford?
The average private rent in Bradford was £739 a month in September 2026, up 1.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £545 and a two-bedroom £670 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Bradford?
To keep a £545 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £21,800 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,350. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,526.
Is Bradford expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Bradford costs £670 a month, 48% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 32 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.