Average rent in Broxbourne
The average private rent in Broxbourne was £1,692 a month in September 2026, +3.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,456, 13% above the UK average of £1,287 and 26% above the average for the East of England. It is the 7th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Broxbourne
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 | £1,136 | £45,440 | £34,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,456 | £58,240 | £43,680 |
The median full-time salary for Broxbourne residents is £46,237 (2025, £22.29 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 29% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Broxbourne
How rents in Broxbourne have changed
Average rent is +47.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,692 | £1,456 |
| 2025 | £1,635 | £1,408 |
| 2024 | £1,454 | £1,248 |
| 2023 | £1,350 | £1,158 |
| 2022 | £1,310 | £1,124 |
| 2021 | £1,274 | £1,099 |
| 2020 | £1,222 | £1,058 |
| 2019 | £1,209 | £1,048 |
| 2018 | £1,187 | £1,031 |
| 2017 | £1,178 | £1,024 |
| 2016 | £1,144 | £997 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woking | South East | £1,138 | £1,450 | £1,770 | -1.0% |
| 2 | Slough | South East | £1,142 | £1,426 | £1,716 | +2.3% |
| 3 | Dartford | South East | £1,095 | £1,424 | £1,716 | +3.2% |
| 4 | Reigate and Banstead | South East | £1,149 | £1,493 | £1,832 | +3.2% |
| 5 | Tunbridge Wells | South East | £1,062 | £1,414 | £1,714 | +5.0% |
| 6 | Reading | South East | £1,120 | £1,399 | £1,680 | +1.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Broxbourne?
The average private rent in Broxbourne was £1,692 a month in September 2026, up 3.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,136 and a two-bedroom £1,456 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Broxbourne?
To keep a £1,136 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £45,440 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £34,080. The median full-time salary for residents is £46,237.
Is Broxbourne expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Broxbourne costs £1,456 a month, 13% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 235 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.