Average rent in Mole Valley
The average private rent in Mole Valley was £1,565 a month in September 2026, +3.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,469, 14% above the UK average of £1,287 and 14% above the average for the South East. It is the 11th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Mole Valley
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 | £1,149 | £45,960 | £34,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,469 | £58,760 | £44,070 |
The median full-time salary for Mole Valley residents is £42,937 (2025, £23.28 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 32% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Mole Valley
How rents in Mole Valley have changed
Average rent is +30.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,565 | £1,469 |
| 2025 | £1,508 | £1,418 |
| 2024 | £1,425 | £1,338 |
| 2023 | £1,326 | £1,247 |
| 2022 | £1,283 | £1,207 |
| 2021 | £1,207 | £1,138 |
| 2020 | £1,202 | £1,135 |
| 2019 | £1,201 | £1,135 |
| 2018 | £1,191 | £1,129 |
| 2017 | £1,199 | £1,136 |
| 2016 | £1,199 | £1,138 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxbourne | East of England | £1,136 | £1,456 | £1,788 | +3.5% |
| 2 | Woking | South East | £1,138 | £1,450 | £1,770 | -1.0% |
| 3 | Reigate and Banstead | South East | £1,149 | £1,493 | £1,832 | +3.2% |
| 4 | Slough | South East | £1,142 | £1,426 | £1,716 | +2.3% |
| 5 | Dartford | South East | £1,095 | £1,424 | £1,716 | +3.2% |
| 6 | Tunbridge Wells | South East | £1,062 | £1,414 | £1,714 | +5.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mole Valley?
The average private rent in Mole Valley was £1,565 a month in September 2026, up 3.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,149 and a two-bedroom £1,469 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Mole Valley?
To keep a £1,149 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £45,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £34,470. The median full-time salary for residents is £42,937.
Is Mole Valley expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Mole Valley costs £1,469 a month, 14% above 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.