Average rent in Gwynedd
The average private rent in Gwynedd was £728 a month in September 2026, +7.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £679, 47% below the UK average of £1,287 and 13% below the average for Wales. It is the 9th cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Gwynedd
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 | £563 | £22,520 | £16,890 |
| 2 bedrooms | £679 | £27,160 | £20,370 |
The median full-time salary for Gwynedd residents is £32,868 (2025, £17.49 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Gwynedd
How rents in Gwynedd have changed
Average rent is +46.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £728 | £679 |
| 2025 | £679 | £632 |
| 2024 | £682 | £637 |
| 2023 | £633 | £591 |
| 2022 | £587 | £547 |
| 2021 | £557 | £518 |
| 2020 | £539 | £502 |
| 2019 | £525 | £488 |
| 2018 | £524 | £487 |
| 2017 | £506 | £470 |
| 2016 | £496 | £462 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renfrewshire/Inverclyde | Scotland | £515 | £677 | £871 | -1.8% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | East Midlands | £525 | £670 | £823 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Bradford | Yorkshire and The Humber | £545 | £670 | £803 | +1.6% |
| 4 | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | £551 | £688 | £821 | +3.2% |
| 5 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 6 | Perth and Kinross | Scotland | £519 | £689 | £911 | +2.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gwynedd?
The average private rent in Gwynedd was £728 a month in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £563 and a two-bedroom £679 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Gwynedd?
To keep a £563 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,520 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,890. The median full-time salary for residents is £32,868.
Is Gwynedd expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Gwynedd costs £679 a month, 47% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 34 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.