Average rent in Gloucester
The average private rent in Gloucester was £1,122 a month in September 2026, +6.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £976, 24% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% below the average for the South West. It is the 12th most expensive of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Gloucester
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 | £748 | £29,920 | £22,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | £976 | £39,040 | £29,280 |
The median full-time salary for Gloucester residents is £34,617 (2025, £17.74 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 26% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Gloucester
How rents in Gloucester have changed
Average rent is +64.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,122 | £976 |
| 2025 | £1,050 | £914 |
| 2024 | £940 | £817 |
| 2023 | £915 | £794 |
| 2022 | £856 | £745 |
| 2021 | £774 | £674 |
| 2020 | £752 | £656 |
| 2019 | £732 | £639 |
| 2018 | £725 | £634 |
| 2017 | £700 | £613 |
| 2016 | £684 | £600 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gloucester?
The average private rent in Gloucester was £1,122 a month in September 2026, up 6.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £748 and a two-bedroom £976 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Gloucester?
To keep a £748 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £22,440. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,617.
Is Gloucester expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Gloucester costs £976 a month, 24% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 150 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.