Average rent in Epsom and Ewell
The average private rent in Epsom and Ewell was £1,713 a month in September 2026, +4.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,498, 16% above the UK average of £1,287 and 17% above the average for the South East. It is the 8th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Epsom and Ewell
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 | £1,197 | £47,880 | £35,910 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,498 | £59,920 | £44,940 |
The median full-time salary for Epsom and Ewell residents is £50,121 (2025, £25.98 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 29% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Epsom and Ewell
How rents in Epsom and Ewell have changed
Average rent is +27.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,713 | £1,498 |
| 2025 | £1,645 | £1,440 |
| 2024 | £1,649 | £1,438 |
| 2023 | £1,511 | £1,316 |
| 2022 | £1,502 | £1,308 |
| 2021 | £1,434 | £1,253 |
| 2020 | £1,374 | £1,205 |
| 2019 | £1,371 | £1,202 |
| 2018 | £1,335 | £1,173 |
| 2017 | £1,360 | £1,195 |
| 2016 | £1,346 | £1,185 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reigate and Banstead | South East | £1,149 | £1,493 | £1,832 | +3.2% |
| 2 | Brighton and Hove | South East | £1,194 | £1,525 | £1,806 | -0.8% |
| 3 | Bexley | London | £1,231 | £1,529 | £1,870 | +1.7% |
| 4 | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | £1,212 | £1,530 | £1,820 | +7.5% |
| 5 | Broxbourne | East of England | £1,136 | £1,456 | £1,788 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Havering | London | £1,218 | £1,544 | £1,851 | +0.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Epsom and Ewell?
The average private rent in Epsom and Ewell was £1,713 a month in September 2026, up 4.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,197 and a two-bedroom £1,498 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Epsom and Ewell?
To keep a £1,197 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £47,880 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £35,910. The median full-time salary for residents is £50,121.
Is Epsom and Ewell expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Epsom and Ewell costs £1,498 a month, 16% above the UK average of £1,287.
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.