Average rent in Doncaster
The average private rent in Doncaster was £699 a month in September 2026, +5.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £641, 50% below the UK average of £1,287 and 17% below the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the 6th cheapest of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Doncaster
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 | £496 | £19,840 | £14,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | £641 | £25,640 | £19,230 |
The median full-time salary for Doncaster residents is £34,967 (2025, £17.24 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 17% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Doncaster
How rents in Doncaster have changed
Average rent is +40.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £699 | £641 |
| 2025 | £664 | £607 |
| 2024 | £626 | £570 |
| 2023 | £593 | £539 |
| 2022 | £565 | £515 |
| 2021 | £540 | £493 |
| 2020 | £529 | £484 |
| 2019 | £515 | £472 |
| 2018 | £501 | £459 |
| 2017 | £500 | £458 |
| 2016 | £496 | £455 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pembrokeshire | Wales | £516 | £643 | £762 | +4.6% |
| 2 | Pendle | North West | £499 | £636 | £743 | +6.4% |
| 3 | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | £501 | £636 | £728 | +6.3% |
| 4 | Scottish Borders | Scotland | £479 | £635 | £829 | -0.4% |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | North East | £498 | £634 | £754 | +3.9% |
| 6 | South Tyneside | North East | £523 | £648 | £780 | +7.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Doncaster?
The average private rent in Doncaster was £699 a month in September 2026, up 5.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £496 and a two-bedroom £641 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Doncaster?
To keep a £496 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £19,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £14,880. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,967.
Is Doncaster expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Doncaster costs £641 a month, 50% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 17 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.