Average rent in Newcastle upon Tyne
The average private rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was £1,220 a month in September 2026, +7.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,010, 22% below the UK average of £1,287 and 45% above the average for the North East. It is the most expensive of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+8.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 | £816 | £32,640 | £24,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,010 | £40,400 | £30,300 |
The median full-time salary for Newcastle upon Tyne residents is £35,446 (2025, £17.91 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 28% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Newcastle upon Tyne
How rents in Newcastle upon Tyne have changed
Average rent is +63.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,220 | £1,010 |
| 2025 | £1,131 | £937 |
| 2024 | £997 | £823 |
| 2023 | £955 | £784 |
| 2022 | £893 | £733 |
| 2021 | £855 | £705 |
| 2020 | £813 | £674 |
| 2019 | £783 | £649 |
| 2018 | £770 | £640 |
| 2017 | £780 | £650 |
| 2016 | £748 | £624 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thanet | South East | £777 | £1,010 | £1,237 | +4.0% |
| 2 | Birmingham | West Midlands | £834 | £1,009 | £1,141 | +3.3% |
| 3 | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | £816 | £1,021 | £1,269 | +6.0% |
| 4 | Swindon | South West | £825 | £994 | £1,227 | +5.0% |
| 5 | Tewkesbury | South West | £755 | £990 | £1,258 | +14.4% |
| 6 | Bedford | East of England | £802 | £1,032 | £1,265 | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average private rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was £1,220 a month in September 2026, up 7.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £816 and a two-bedroom £1,010 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne?
To keep a £816 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £32,640 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £24,480. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,446.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £1,010 a month, 22% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 159 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.