Average rent in Dudley
The average private rent in Dudley was £855 a month in September 2026, +3.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £780, 39% below the UK average of £1,287 and 12% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 8th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Dudley
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 | £609 | £24,360 | £18,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | £780 | £31,200 | £23,400 |
The median full-time salary for Dudley residents is £35,486 (2025, £18.02 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Dudley
How rents in Dudley have changed
Average rent is +52.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £855 | £780 |
| 2025 | £830 | £755 |
| 2024 | £771 | £699 |
| 2023 | £740 | £671 |
| 2022 | £697 | £634 |
| 2021 | £657 | £598 |
| 2020 | £619 | £565 |
| 2019 | £602 | £550 |
| 2018 | £582 | £533 |
| 2017 | £571 | £523 |
| 2016 | £562 | £515 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Devon | South West | £590 | £780 | £967 | -0.3% |
| 2 | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | £616 | £779 | £948 | +7.0% |
| 3 | Herefordshire | West Midlands | £603 | £782 | £967 | +2.9% |
| 4 | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | £589 | £782 | £966 | +7.2% |
| 5 | Aberdeen and Shire | Scotland | £602 | £777 | £965 | -1.2% |
| 6 | Westmorland and Furness | North West | £606 | £776 | £946 | +6.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dudley?
The average private rent in Dudley was £855 a month in September 2026, up 3.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £609 and a two-bedroom £780 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Dudley?
To keep a £609 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,360 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,270. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,486.
Is Dudley expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Dudley costs £780 a month, 39% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 82 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.