Average rent in Bromley
The average private rent in Bromley was £1,693 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,649, 28% above the UK average of £1,287 and 26% below the average for London. It is the 6th cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Bromley
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 | £1,318 | £52,720 | £39,540 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,649 | £65,960 | £49,470 |
The median full-time salary for Bromley residents is £51,225 (2025, £26.26 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 31% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Bromley
How rents in Bromley have changed
Average rent is +37.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,693 | £1,649 |
| 2025 | £1,640 | £1,598 |
| 2024 | £1,564 | £1,521 |
| 2023 | £1,449 | £1,411 |
| 2022 | £1,374 | £1,339 |
| 2021 | £1,312 | £1,281 |
| 2020 | £1,266 | £1,240 |
| 2019 | £1,243 | £1,219 |
| 2018 | £1,242 | £1,222 |
| 2017 | £1,238 | £1,220 |
| 2016 | £1,230 | £1,214 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford | South East | £1,346 | £1,662 | £2,030 | +2.4% |
| 2 | St Albans | East of England | £1,272 | £1,635 | £2,023 | +2.7% |
| 3 | Hertsmere | East of England | £1,269 | £1,619 | £1,960 | +4.0% |
| 4 | Cambridge | East of England | £1,255 | £1,613 | £1,908 | +1.9% |
| 5 | Spelthorne | South East | £1,252 | £1,609 | £1,873 | +7.1% |
| 6 | Redbridge | London | £1,373 | £1,689 | £1,992 | +2.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bromley?
The average private rent in Bromley was £1,693 a month in September 2026, up 3.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,318 and a two-bedroom £1,649 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Bromley?
To keep a £1,318 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £52,720 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £39,540. The median full-time salary for residents is £51,225.
Is Bromley expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Bromley costs £1,649 a month, 28% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 255 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.