Average rent in North Northamptonshire
The average private rent in North Northamptonshire was £995 a month in September 2026, +4.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £885, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and 7% above the average for the East Midlands. It is the 8th most expensive of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North Northamptonshire
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 | £686 | £27,440 | £20,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | £885 | £35,400 | £26,550 |
The median full-time salary for North Northamptonshire residents is £37,951 (2025, £19.28 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Northamptonshire
How rents in North Northamptonshire have changed
Average rent is +61.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £995 | £885 |
| 2025 | £951 | £844 |
| 2024 | £868 | £768 |
| 2023 | £820 | £724 |
| 2022 | £773 | £684 |
| 2021 | £727 | £645 |
| 2020 | £710 | £632 |
| 2019 | £709 | £631 |
| 2018 | £687 | £611 |
| 2017 | £656 | £585 |
| 2016 | £618 | £551 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Northamptonshire?
The average private rent in North Northamptonshire was £995 a month in September 2026, up 4.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £686 and a two-bedroom £885 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Northamptonshire?
To keep a £686 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,440 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,580. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,951.
Is North Northamptonshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Northamptonshire costs £885 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 120 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.