Average rent in Castle Point
The average private rent in Castle Point was £1,266 a month in September 2026, +4.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,172, 9% below the UK average of £1,287 and 2% above the average for the East of England. It is the 19th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+4.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Castle Point
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 | £945 | £37,800 | £28,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,172 | £46,880 | £35,160 |
The median full-time salary for Castle Point residents is £41,745 (2025, £20.86 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 27% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Castle Point
How rents in Castle Point have changed
Average rent is +48.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,266 | £1,172 |
| 2025 | £1,210 | £1,122 |
| 2024 | £1,132 | £1,049 |
| 2023 | £1,061 | £983 |
| 2022 | £1,031 | £955 |
| 2021 | £1,006 | £935 |
| 2020 | £969 | £905 |
| 2019 | £954 | £891 |
| 2018 | £908 | £850 |
| 2017 | £883 | £827 |
| 2016 | £850 | £797 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | South West | £918 | £1,170 | £1,458 | +2.3% |
| 2 | East Hampshire | South East | £903 | £1,182 | £1,488 | +2.0% |
| 3 | Worthing | South East | £891 | £1,184 | £1,432 | -0.6% |
| 4 | Arun | South East | £855 | £1,149 | £1,407 | +3.7% |
| 5 | Ashford | South East | £898 | £1,148 | £1,414 | +3.2% |
| 6 | Wealden | South East | £898 | £1,147 | £1,433 | +1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Castle Point?
The average private rent in Castle Point was £1,266 a month in September 2026, up 4.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £945 and a two-bedroom £1,172 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Castle Point?
To keep a £945 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £37,800 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £28,350. The median full-time salary for residents is £41,745.
Is Castle Point expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Castle Point costs £1,172 a month, 9% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.