Average rent in Gosport
The average private rent in Gosport was £1,173 a month in September 2026, +3.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,049, 19% below the UK average of £1,287 and 18% below the average for the South East. It is the 8th cheapest of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Gosport
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 | £825 | £33,000 | £24,750 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,049 | £41,960 | £31,470 |
The median full-time salary for Gosport residents is £37,060 (2025, £18.84 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 27% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Gosport
How rents in Gosport have changed
Average rent is +53.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,173 | £1,049 |
| 2025 | £1,130 | £1,010 |
| 2024 | £1,040 | £926 |
| 2023 | £954 | £849 |
| 2022 | £886 | £791 |
| 2021 | £854 | £763 |
| 2020 | £823 | £736 |
| 2019 | £808 | £724 |
| 2018 | £794 | £713 |
| 2017 | £779 | £700 |
| 2016 | £763 | £686 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swale | South East | £788 | £1,042 | £1,260 | +1.1% |
| 2 | Stockport | North West | £816 | £1,042 | £1,273 | +5.4% |
| 3 | Folkestone and Hythe | South East | £812 | £1,041 | £1,298 | +10.0% |
| 4 | West Suffolk | East of England | £821 | £1,065 | £1,326 | +4.2% |
| 5 | Bedford | East of England | £802 | £1,032 | £1,265 | +2.5% |
| 6 | Colchester | East of England | £821 | £1,066 | £1,306 | +1.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gosport?
The average private rent in Gosport was £1,173 a month in September 2026, up 3.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £825 and a two-bedroom £1,049 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Gosport?
To keep a £825 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £33,000 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £24,750. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,060.
Is Gosport expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Gosport costs £1,049 a month, 19% below 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.