Average rent in Ceredigion
The average private rent in Ceredigion was £724 a month in September 2026, +3.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £663, 49% below the UK average of £1,287 and 15% below the average for Wales. It is the 7th cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Ceredigion
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 | £563 | £22,520 | £16,890 |
| 2 bedrooms | £663 | £26,520 | £19,890 |
The median full-time salary for Ceredigion residents is £33,299 (2025, £16.73 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Ceredigion
How rents in Ceredigion have changed
Average rent is +29.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £724 | £663 |
| 2025 | £698 | £640 |
| 2024 | £656 | £606 |
| 2023 | £615 | £570 |
| 2022 | £586 | £539 |
| 2021 | £576 | £527 |
| 2020 | £573 | £525 |
| 2019 | £570 | £521 |
| 2018 | £564 | £517 |
| 2017 | £563 | £514 |
| 2016 | £559 | £513 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackburn with Darwen | North West | £535 | £663 | £783 | +3.8% |
| 2 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
| 3 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 4 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 5 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 6 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales | £524 | £669 | £750 | +0.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ceredigion?
The average private rent in Ceredigion was £724 a month in September 2026, up 3.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £563 and a two-bedroom £663 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Ceredigion?
To keep a £563 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,520 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,890. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,299.
Is Ceredigion expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Ceredigion costs £663 a month, 49% below the UK average of £1,287.
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.