Average rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth
The average private rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth was £918 a month in September 2026, +2.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £830, 36% below the UK average of £1,287 and 6% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 13th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth
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 | £649 | £25,960 | £19,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | £830 | £33,200 | £24,900 |
The median full-time salary for Nuneaton and Bedworth residents is £35,277 (2025, £16.91 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Nuneaton and Bedworth
How rents in Nuneaton and Bedworth have changed
Average rent is +61.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £918 | £830 |
| 2025 | £900 | £814 |
| 2024 | £796 | £719 |
| 2023 | £703 | £634 |
| 2022 | £681 | £614 |
| 2021 | £651 | £588 |
| 2020 | £628 | £568 |
| 2019 | £618 | £559 |
| 2018 | £601 | £545 |
| 2017 | £584 | £530 |
| 2016 | £568 | £516 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | East Midlands | £662 | £832 | £996 | +4.0% |
| 2 | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | £637 | £824 | £998 | +8.2% |
| 3 | Bolton | North West | £658 | £822 | £997 | +9.7% |
| 4 | Warrington | North West | £676 | £839 | £1,022 | +5.3% |
| 5 | West Lothian | Scotland | £621 | £839 | £1,105 | +9.3% |
| 6 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The average private rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth was £918 a month in September 2026, up 2.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £649 and a two-bedroom £830 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
To keep a £649 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £25,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,470. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,277.
Is Nuneaton and Bedworth expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Nuneaton and Bedworth costs £830 a month, 36% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 101 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.