Average rent in North Lincolnshire
The average private rent in North Lincolnshire was £654 a month in September 2026, +5.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £617, 52% below the UK average of £1,287 and 20% below the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the 2nd cheapest of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North 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 | £472 | £18,880 | £14,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | £617 | £24,680 | £18,510 |
The median full-time salary for North Lincolnshire residents is £34,738 (2025, £17.48 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 16% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Lincolnshire
How rents in North Lincolnshire have changed
Average rent is +40.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £654 | £617 |
| 2025 | £618 | £584 |
| 2024 | £588 | £554 |
| 2023 | £553 | £521 |
| 2022 | £526 | £496 |
| 2021 | £500 | £472 |
| 2020 | £490 | £464 |
| 2019 | £484 | £459 |
| 2018 | £476 | £452 |
| 2017 | £471 | £447 |
| 2016 | £464 | £441 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotherham | Yorkshire and The Humber | £490 | £618 | £747 | +3.4% |
| 2 | Kingston upon Hull | Yorkshire and The Humber | £500 | £623 | £745 | +7.5% |
| 3 | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | £457 | £610 | £725 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Darlington | North East | £497 | £631 | £769 | +6.2% |
| 5 | Northumberland | North East | £496 | £631 | £768 | +7.0% |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | North East | £498 | £634 | £754 | +3.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Lincolnshire?
The average private rent in North Lincolnshire was £654 a month in September 2026, up 5.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £472 and a two-bedroom £617 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Lincolnshire?
To keep a £472 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £18,880 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £14,160. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,738.
Is North Lincolnshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Lincolnshire costs £617 a month, 52% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 8 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.