Average rent in Gateshead
The average private rent in Gateshead was £808 a month in September 2026, +5.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £727, 44% below the UK average of £1,287 and 4% above the average for the North East. It is the 3rd most expensive of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Gateshead
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 | £593 | £23,720 | £17,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | £727 | £29,080 | £21,810 |
The median full-time salary for Gateshead residents is £34,199 (2025, £17.33 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Gateshead
How rents in Gateshead have changed
Average rent is +48.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £808 | £727 |
| 2025 | £764 | £688 |
| 2024 | £709 | £636 |
| 2023 | £656 | £587 |
| 2022 | £611 | £549 |
| 2021 | £582 | £524 |
| 2020 | £563 | £508 |
| 2019 | £560 | £505 |
| 2018 | £555 | £501 |
| 2017 | £546 | £494 |
| 2016 | £543 | £493 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashfield | East Midlands | £562 | £729 | £852 | +5.0% |
| 2 | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | £569 | £724 | £880 | +3.6% |
| 3 | Wakefield | Yorkshire and The Humber | £579 | £730 | £874 | +5.9% |
| 4 | Preston | North West | £579 | £731 | £860 | +5.7% |
| 5 | West Lancashire | North West | £588 | £731 | £845 | +5.0% |
| 6 | Wyre | North West | £530 | £721 | £860 | +7.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gateshead?
The average private rent in Gateshead was £808 a month in September 2026, up 5.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £593 and a two-bedroom £727 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Gateshead?
To keep a £593 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,720 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,790. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,199.
Is Gateshead expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Gateshead costs £727 a month, 44% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 48 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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.