Average rent in Malvern Hills
The average private rent in Malvern Hills was £955 a month in September 2026, +7.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £886, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the West Midlands. It is the 11th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Malvern Hills
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 | £703 | £28,120 | £21,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | £886 | £35,440 | £26,580 |
The median full-time salary for Malvern Hills residents is £35,429 (2025, £19.49 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 24% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Malvern Hills
How rents in Malvern Hills have changed
Average rent is +46.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £955 | £886 |
| 2025 | £892 | £827 |
| 2024 | £855 | £792 |
| 2023 | £808 | £748 |
| 2022 | £734 | £679 |
| 2021 | £717 | £665 |
| 2020 | £699 | £649 |
| 2019 | £681 | £633 |
| 2018 | £669 | £622 |
| 2017 | £664 | £618 |
| 2016 | £650 | £605 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £686 | £885 | £1,072 | +4.7% |
| 2 | Oldham | North West | £708 | £888 | £1,078 | +13.3% |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | £723 | £884 | £991 | +1.7% |
| 4 | Plymouth | South West | £707 | £889 | £1,069 | +4.4% |
| 5 | Bury | North West | £686 | £889 | £1,066 | +0.7% |
| 6 | Leicester | East Midlands | £713 | £890 | £1,043 | +0.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Malvern Hills?
The average private rent in Malvern Hills was £955 a month in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £703 and a two-bedroom £886 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Malvern Hills?
To keep a £703 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £28,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,090. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,429.
Is Malvern Hills expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Malvern Hills costs £886 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.