Average rent in East Lindsey
The average private rent in East Lindsey was £707 a month in September 2026, +7.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £670, 48% below the UK average of £1,287 and 19% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 3rd cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+7.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in East Lindsey
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 | £525 | £21,000 | £15,750 |
| 2 bedrooms | £670 | £26,800 | £20,100 |
The median full-time salary for East Lindsey residents is £31,516 (2025, £15.31 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in East Lindsey
How rents in East Lindsey have changed
Average rent is +44.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £707 | £670 |
| 2025 | £660 | £625 |
| 2024 | £642 | £608 |
| 2023 | £585 | £554 |
| 2022 | £556 | £526 |
| 2021 | £541 | £512 |
| 2020 | £529 | £503 |
| 2019 | £513 | £489 |
| 2018 | £507 | £484 |
| 2017 | £497 | £475 |
| 2016 | £489 | £467 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | Yorkshire and The Humber | £545 | £670 | £803 | +1.6% |
| 2 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 3 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales | £524 | £669 | £750 | +0.6% |
| 4 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 5 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 6 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Lindsey?
The average private rent in East Lindsey was £707 a month in September 2026, up 7.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £525 and a two-bedroom £670 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in East Lindsey?
To keep a £525 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £21,000 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,750. The median full-time salary for residents is £31,516.
Is East Lindsey expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in East Lindsey costs £670 a month, 48% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 31 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.