Average rent in Gedling
The average private rent in Gedling was £909 a month in September 2026, +3.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £799, 38% below the UK average of £1,287 and 4% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 17th most expensive of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+3.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Gedling
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 | £633 | £25,320 | £18,990 |
| 2 bedrooms | £799 | £31,960 | £23,970 |
The median full-time salary for Gedling residents is £37,727 (2025, £19.69 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Gedling
How rents in Gedling have changed
Average rent is +58.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £909 | £799 |
| 2025 | £878 | £771 |
| 2024 | £833 | £728 |
| 2023 | £773 | £676 |
| 2022 | £724 | £634 |
| 2021 | £681 | £598 |
| 2020 | £645 | £567 |
| 2019 | £634 | £558 |
| 2018 | £621 | £547 |
| 2017 | £588 | £518 |
| 2016 | £572 | £506 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Suffolk | East of England | £607 | £798 | £947 | +5.8% |
| 2 | Swansea | Wales | £689 | £798 | £898 | +6.0% |
| 3 | Walsall | West Midlands | £657 | £802 | £960 | +9.4% |
| 4 | Rochdale | North West | £624 | £803 | £965 | +8.8% |
| 5 | Erewash | East Midlands | £603 | £792 | £954 | +3.0% |
| 6 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | £614 | £806 | £1,013 | +4.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gedling?
The average private rent in Gedling was £909 a month in September 2026, up 3.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £633 and a two-bedroom £799 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Gedling?
To keep a £633 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £25,320 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,990. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,727.
Is Gedling expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Gedling costs £799 a month, 38% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 90 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.