Average rent in Dacorum
The average private rent in Dacorum was £1,613 a month in September 2026, +2.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,394, 8% above the UK average of £1,287 and 21% above the average for the East of England. It is the 10th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Dacorum
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 | £1,111 | £44,440 | £33,330 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,394 | £55,760 | £41,820 |
The median full-time salary for Dacorum residents is £44,485 (2025, £23.51 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 30% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Dacorum
How rents in Dacorum have changed
Average rent is +41.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,613 | £1,394 |
| 2025 | £1,574 | £1,361 |
| 2024 | £1,465 | £1,261 |
| 2023 | £1,390 | £1,196 |
| 2022 | £1,308 | £1,126 |
| 2021 | £1,256 | £1,085 |
| 2020 | £1,211 | £1,051 |
| 2019 | £1,213 | £1,053 |
| 2018 | £1,217 | £1,060 |
| 2017 | £1,189 | £1,034 |
| 2016 | £1,138 | £992 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawley | South East | £1,071 | £1,392 | £1,652 | +3.3% |
| 2 | East Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,097 | £1,397 | £1,692 | +4.8% |
| 3 | Reading | South East | £1,120 | £1,399 | £1,680 | +1.3% |
| 4 | Tunbridge Wells | South East | £1,062 | £1,414 | £1,714 | +5.0% |
| 5 | Welwyn Hatfield | East of England | £1,061 | £1,373 | £1,645 | +3.3% |
| 6 | Horsham | South East | £1,033 | £1,366 | £1,718 | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dacorum?
The average private rent in Dacorum was £1,613 a month in September 2026, up 2.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,111 and a two-bedroom £1,394 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Dacorum?
To keep a £1,111 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £44,440 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £33,330. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,485.
Is Dacorum expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Dacorum costs £1,394 a month, 8% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 228 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.