Average rent in Maidstone
The average private rent in Maidstone was £1,303 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,199, 7% below the UK average of £1,287 and 7% below the average for the South East. It is the 24th cheapest of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Maidstone
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 | £922 | £36,880 | £27,660 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,199 | £47,960 | £35,970 |
The median full-time salary for Maidstone residents is £38,191 (2025, £19.33 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 29% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Maidstone
How rents in Maidstone have changed
Average rent is +52.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,303 | £1,199 |
| 2025 | £1,265 | £1,163 |
| 2024 | £1,181 | £1,082 |
| 2023 | £1,066 | £975 |
| 2022 | £1,000 | £917 |
| 2021 | £952 | £875 |
| 2020 | £933 | £859 |
| 2019 | £924 | £852 |
| 2018 | £911 | £842 |
| 2017 | £882 | £815 |
| 2016 | £853 | £790 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trafford | North West | £946 | £1,205 | £1,488 | +3.0% |
| 2 | Gravesham | South East | £915 | £1,209 | £1,476 | +5.0% |
| 3 | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | £932 | £1,213 | £1,471 | +1.1% |
| 4 | Worthing | South East | £891 | £1,184 | £1,432 | -0.6% |
| 5 | East Hampshire | South East | £903 | £1,182 | £1,488 | +2.0% |
| 6 | West Oxfordshire | South East | £961 | £1,218 | £1,531 | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maidstone?
The average private rent in Maidstone was £1,303 a month in September 2026, up 3.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £922 and a two-bedroom £1,199 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Maidstone?
To keep a £922 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £36,880 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £27,660. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,191.
Is Maidstone expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Maidstone costs £1,199 a month, 7% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 196 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.