Average rent in North East Lincolnshire
The average private rent in North East Lincolnshire was £651 a month in September 2026, +7.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £587, 54% below the UK average of £1,287 and 24% below the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the cheapest of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+7.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North East Lincolnshire
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 | £458 | £18,320 | £13,740 |
| 2 bedrooms | £587 | £23,480 | £17,610 |
The median full-time salary for North East Lincolnshire residents is £35,052 (2025, £17.75 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 16% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North East Lincolnshire
How rents in North East Lincolnshire have changed
Average rent is +36.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £651 | £587 |
| 2025 | £605 | £544 |
| 2024 | £572 | £513 |
| 2023 | £555 | £496 |
| 2022 | £523 | £469 |
| 2021 | £507 | £455 |
| 2020 | £502 | £451 |
| 2019 | £492 | £442 |
| 2018 | £486 | £436 |
| 2017 | £484 | £435 |
| 2016 | £476 | £429 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnley | North West | £466 | £590 | £698 | +3.0% |
| 2 | County Durham | North East | £459 | £582 | £697 | +6.1% |
| 3 | Powys | Wales | £464 | £581 | £703 | +8.6% |
| 4 | Ayrshires | Scotland | £459 | £594 | £775 | +1.3% |
| 5 | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | £457 | £610 | £725 | +1.5% |
| 6 | Dumfries and Galloway | Scotland | £426 | £562 | £756 | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North East Lincolnshire?
The average private rent in North East Lincolnshire was £651 a month in September 2026, up 7.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £458 and a two-bedroom £587 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North East Lincolnshire?
To keep a £458 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £18,320 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £13,740. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,052.
Is North East Lincolnshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North East Lincolnshire costs £587 a month, 54% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 4 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.