Average rent in North Kesteven
The average private rent in North Kesteven was £826 a month in September 2026, +5.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £760, 41% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 14th cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+5.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North Kesteven
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 | £581 | £23,240 | £17,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | £760 | £30,400 | £22,800 |
The median full-time salary for North Kesteven residents is £37,305 (2025, £19.60 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Kesteven
How rents in North Kesteven have changed
Average rent is +50.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £826 | £760 |
| 2025 | £783 | £719 |
| 2024 | £763 | £699 |
| 2023 | £690 | £631 |
| 2022 | £665 | £607 |
| 2021 | £630 | £577 |
| 2020 | £603 | £554 |
| 2019 | £597 | £548 |
| 2018 | £572 | £526 |
| 2017 | £557 | £511 |
| 2016 | £548 | £504 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | North West | £606 | £758 | £933 | +6.6% |
| 2 | South Kesteven | East Midlands | £585 | £758 | £917 | +2.5% |
| 3 | Flintshire | Wales | £599 | £763 | £899 | +7.9% |
| 4 | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | £592 | £753 | £911 | -1.2% |
| 5 | Chorley | North West | £601 | £768 | £910 | +7.2% |
| 6 | Dundee and Angus | Scotland | £573 | £752 | £986 | +0.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Kesteven?
The average private rent in North Kesteven was £826 a month in September 2026, up 5.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £581 and a two-bedroom £760 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Kesteven?
To keep a £581 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,430. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,305.
Is North Kesteven expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Kesteven costs £760 a month, 41% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 70 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.