Average rent in Mid Suffolk
The average private rent in Mid Suffolk was £1,011 a month in September 2026, +6.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £928, 28% below the UK average of £1,287 and 20% below the average for the East of England. It is the 12th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+7.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Mid Suffolk
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 | £725 | £29,000 | £21,750 |
| 2 bedrooms | £928 | £37,120 | £27,840 |
The median full-time salary for Mid Suffolk residents is £41,350 (2025, £19.54 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Mid Suffolk
How rents in Mid Suffolk have changed
Average rent is +50.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,011 | £928 |
| 2025 | £946 | £868 |
| 2024 | £897 | £823 |
| 2023 | £851 | £779 |
| 2022 | £788 | £722 |
| 2021 | £724 | £664 |
| 2020 | £728 | £669 |
| 2019 | £709 | £652 |
| 2018 | £708 | £651 |
| 2017 | £696 | £639 |
| 2016 | £671 | £617 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheshire West and Chester | North West | £731 | £922 | £1,132 | +6.7% |
| 2 | Ipswich | East of England | £748 | £921 | £1,054 | +4.5% |
| 3 | Rugby | West Midlands | £756 | £935 | £1,126 | +5.2% |
| 4 | Harborough | East Midlands | £719 | £919 | £1,127 | +4.5% |
| 5 | Somerset | South West | £695 | £918 | £1,142 | +6.3% |
| 6 | Nottingham | East Midlands | £735 | £916 | £1,054 | +1.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mid Suffolk?
The average private rent in Mid Suffolk was £1,011 a month in September 2026, up 6.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £725 and a two-bedroom £928 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Mid Suffolk?
To keep a £725 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,000 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,750. The median full-time salary for residents is £41,350.
Is Mid Suffolk expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Mid Suffolk costs £928 a month, 28% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 141 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.