Average rent in Broadland
The average private rent in Broadland was £941 a month in September 2026, +4.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £897, 30% below the UK average of £1,287 and 22% below the average for the East of England. It is the 9th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Broadland
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 | £694 | £27,760 | £20,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | £897 | £35,880 | £26,910 |
The median full-time salary for Broadland residents is £38,195 (2025, £18.38 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Broadland
How rents in Broadland have changed
Average rent is +52.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £941 | £897 |
| 2025 | £905 | £861 |
| 2024 | £854 | £812 |
| 2023 | £787 | £747 |
| 2022 | £751 | £713 |
| 2021 | £722 | £687 |
| 2020 | £693 | £661 |
| 2019 | £679 | £648 |
| 2018 | £655 | £624 |
| 2017 | £640 | £611 |
| 2016 | £619 | £590 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterborough | East of England | £711 | £896 | £1,082 | +4.9% |
| 2 | South Norfolk | East of England | £698 | £893 | £1,112 | +3.3% |
| 3 | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | £726 | £901 | £1,138 | +2.8% |
| 4 | Leicester | East Midlands | £713 | £890 | £1,043 | +0.9% |
| 5 | East Devon | South West | £691 | £904 | £1,133 | +6.6% |
| 6 | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | £721 | £904 | £1,098 | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Broadland?
The average private rent in Broadland was £941 a month in September 2026, up 4.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £694 and a two-bedroom £897 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Broadland?
To keep a £694 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,760 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,820. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,195.
Is Broadland expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Broadland costs £897 a month, 30% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 128 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.