Average rent in Chichester
The average private rent in Chichester was £1,340 a month in September 2026, +3.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,229, 5% below the UK average of £1,287 and 4% below the average for the South East. It is the 31st cheapest of 64 areas in the South East. 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 Chichester
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 | £953 | £38,120 | £28,590 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,229 | £49,160 | £36,870 |
The median full-time salary for Chichester residents is £35,264 (2025, £18.15 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 32% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Chichester
How rents in Chichester have changed
Average rent is +41.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,340 | £1,229 |
| 2025 | £1,296 | £1,187 |
| 2024 | £1,244 | £1,136 |
| 2023 | £1,162 | £1,061 |
| 2022 | £1,091 | £999 |
| 2021 | £1,014 | £931 |
| 2020 | £997 | £917 |
| 2019 | £988 | £909 |
| 2018 | £968 | £893 |
| 2017 | £967 | £892 |
| 2016 | £946 | £875 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherwell | South East | £984 | £1,229 | £1,485 | +3.2% |
| 2 | West Berkshire | South East | £948 | £1,232 | £1,532 | +6.2% |
| 3 | Lewes | South East | £930 | £1,226 | £1,518 | +5.4% |
| 4 | Thurrock | East of England | £946 | £1,222 | £1,484 | +5.3% |
| 5 | Milton Keynes | South East | £979 | £1,219 | £1,455 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Manchester | North West | £1,007 | £1,239 | £1,441 | +4.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chichester?
The average private rent in Chichester was £1,340 a month in September 2026, up 3.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £953 and a two-bedroom £1,229 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Chichester?
To keep a £953 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £38,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £28,590. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,264.
Is Chichester expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Chichester costs £1,229 a month, 5% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 205 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.