Average rent in Northumberland
The average private rent in Northumberland was £696 a month in September 2026, +7.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £631, 51% below the UK average of £1,287 and 10% below the average for the North East. It is the 5th cheapest of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+7.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Northumberland
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 | £496 | £19,840 | £14,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | £631 | £25,240 | £18,930 |
The median full-time salary for Northumberland residents is £37,721 (2025, £18.67 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 16% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Northumberland
How rents in Northumberland have changed
Average rent is +41.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £696 | £631 |
| 2025 | £651 | £588 |
| 2024 | £607 | £547 |
| 2023 | £572 | £514 |
| 2022 | £540 | £486 |
| 2021 | £517 | £466 |
| 2020 | £509 | £459 |
| 2019 | £509 | £460 |
| 2018 | £505 | £457 |
| 2017 | £501 | £454 |
| 2016 | £491 | £446 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington | North East | £497 | £631 | £769 | +6.2% |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | North East | £498 | £634 | £754 | +3.9% |
| 3 | Scottish Borders | Scotland | £479 | £635 | £829 | -0.4% |
| 4 | Pendle | North West | £499 | £636 | £743 | +6.4% |
| 5 | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | £501 | £636 | £728 | +6.3% |
| 6 | Kingston upon Hull | Yorkshire and The Humber | £500 | £623 | £745 | +7.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Northumberland?
The average private rent in Northumberland was £696 a month in September 2026, up 7.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £496 and a two-bedroom £631 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Northumberland?
To keep a £496 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £19,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £14,880. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,721.
Is Northumberland expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Northumberland costs £631 a month, 51% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 12 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.