Average rent in East Suffolk
The average private rent in East Suffolk was £848 a month in September 2026, +5.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £798, 38% below the UK average of £1,287 and 31% below the average for the East of England. It is the 2nd cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in East Suffolk
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 | £607 | £24,280 | £18,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | £798 | £31,920 | £23,940 |
The median full-time salary for East Suffolk residents is £36,793 (2025, £17.89 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in East Suffolk
How rents in East Suffolk have changed
Average rent is +49.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £848 | £798 |
| 2025 | £801 | £754 |
| 2024 | £756 | £710 |
| 2023 | £692 | £649 |
| 2022 | £654 | £615 |
| 2021 | £619 | £583 |
| 2020 | £600 | £566 |
| 2019 | £592 | £558 |
| 2018 | £585 | £552 |
| 2017 | £573 | £542 |
| 2016 | £567 | £537 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Suffolk?
The average private rent in East Suffolk was £848 a month in September 2026, up 5.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £607 and a two-bedroom £798 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in East Suffolk?
To keep a £607 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,210. The median full-time salary for residents is £36,793.
Is East Suffolk expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in East Suffolk costs £798 a month, 38% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 88 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.