Average rent in Caerphilly
The average private rent in Caerphilly was £752 a month in September 2026, +7.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £693, 46% below the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for Wales. It is the 10th cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Caerphilly
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 | £554 | £22,160 | £16,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | £693 | £27,720 | £20,790 |
The median full-time salary for Caerphilly residents is £35,367 (2025, £18.57 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Caerphilly
How rents in Caerphilly have changed
Average rent is +59.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £752 | £693 |
| 2025 | £702 | £647 |
| 2024 | £658 | £610 |
| 2023 | £598 | £554 |
| 2022 | £558 | £518 |
| 2021 | £531 | £493 |
| 2020 | £517 | £481 |
| 2019 | £503 | £468 |
| 2018 | £495 | £460 |
| 2017 | £478 | £442 |
| 2016 | £472 | £439 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halton | North West | £549 | £690 | £832 | +6.9% |
| 2 | Perth and Kinross | Scotland | £519 | £689 | £911 | +2.3% |
| 3 | Chesterfield | East Midlands | £542 | £698 | £835 | +3.4% |
| 4 | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | £551 | £688 | £821 | +3.2% |
| 5 | Wigan | North West | £544 | £703 | £842 | +6.4% |
| 6 | Bridgend | Wales | £564 | £703 | £818 | +7.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Caerphilly?
The average private rent in Caerphilly was £752 a month in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £554 and a two-bedroom £693 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Caerphilly?
To keep a £554 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,160 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,620. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,367.
Is Caerphilly expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Caerphilly costs £693 a month, 46% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 38 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.