Average rent in Hartlepool
The average private rent in Hartlepool was £562 a month in September 2026, +1.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £512, 60% below the UK average of £1,287 and 27% below the average for the North East. It is the cheapest of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Hartlepool
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 | £403 | £16,120 | £12,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | £512 | £20,480 | £15,360 |
The median full-time salary for Hartlepool residents is £31,871 (2025, £16.22 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 15% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Hartlepool
How rents in Hartlepool have changed
Average rent is +21.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £562 | £512 |
| 2025 | £555 | £504 |
| 2024 | £531 | £481 |
| 2023 | £524 | £475 |
| 2022 | £513 | £466 |
| 2021 | £500 | £454 |
| 2020 | £501 | £456 |
| 2019 | £486 | £442 |
| 2018 | £468 | £426 |
| 2017 | £460 | £419 |
| 2016 | £462 | £421 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumfries and Galloway | Scotland | £426 | £562 | £756 | +5.6% |
| 2 | Powys | Wales | £464 | £581 | £703 | +8.6% |
| 3 | County Durham | North East | £459 | £582 | £697 | +6.1% |
| 4 | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £458 | £587 | £686 | +7.6% |
| 5 | Burnley | North West | £466 | £590 | £698 | +3.0% |
| 6 | Ayrshires | Scotland | £459 | £594 | £775 | +1.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hartlepool?
The average private rent in Hartlepool was £562 a month in September 2026, up 1.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £403 and a two-bedroom £512 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Hartlepool?
To keep a £403 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £16,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £12,090. The median full-time salary for residents is £31,871.
Is Hartlepool expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Hartlepool costs £512 a month, 60% 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.