Average rent in Norwich
The average private rent in Norwich was £1,148 a month in September 2026, +0.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £976, 24% below the UK average of £1,287 and 15% below the average for the East of England. It is the 15th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Norwich
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 | £781 | £31,240 | £23,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | £976 | £39,040 | £29,280 |
The median full-time salary for Norwich residents is £35,263 (2025, £18.13 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 27% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Norwich
How rents in Norwich have changed
Average rent is +54.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,148 | £976 |
| 2025 | £1,139 | £966 |
| 2024 | £1,047 | £883 |
| 2023 | £980 | £824 |
| 2022 | £909 | £768 |
| 2021 | £880 | £745 |
| 2020 | £842 | £715 |
| 2019 | £834 | £707 |
| 2018 | £762 | £648 |
| 2017 | £747 | £637 |
| 2016 | £743 | £635 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucester | South West | £748 | £976 | £1,219 | +6.8% |
| 2 | Leeds | Yorkshire and The Humber | £783 | £977 | £1,142 | +4.5% |
| 3 | Huntingdonshire | East of England | £750 | £974 | £1,179 | +4.0% |
| 4 | Tendring | East of England | £761 | £979 | £1,192 | +3.7% |
| 5 | Wiltshire | South West | £755 | £981 | £1,231 | +5.8% |
| 6 | Dorset | South West | £733 | £969 | £1,194 | +4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norwich?
The average private rent in Norwich was £1,148 a month in September 2026, up 0.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £781 and a two-bedroom £976 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Norwich?
To keep a £781 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £31,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £23,430. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,263.
Is Norwich expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Norwich costs £976 a month, 24% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 151 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.