Average rent in Powys
The average private rent in Powys was £624 a month in September 2026, +8.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £581, 55% below the UK average of £1,287 and 26% below the average for Wales. It is the cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+8.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Powys
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 | £464 | £18,560 | £13,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | £581 | £23,240 | £17,430 |
The median full-time salary for Powys residents is £35,909 (2025, £18.27 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 16% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Powys
How rents in Powys have changed
Average rent is +38.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £624 | £581 |
| 2025 | £574 | £534 |
| 2024 | £554 | £517 |
| 2023 | £537 | £500 |
| 2022 | £492 | £458 |
| 2021 | £474 | £440 |
| 2020 | £467 | £435 |
| 2019 | £467 | £434 |
| 2018 | £462 | £429 |
| 2017 | £449 | £416 |
| 2016 | £450 | £418 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County Durham | North East | £459 | £582 | £697 | +6.1% |
| 2 | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £458 | £587 | £686 | +7.6% |
| 3 | Burnley | North West | £466 | £590 | £698 | +3.0% |
| 4 | Ayrshires | Scotland | £459 | £594 | £775 | +1.3% |
| 5 | Dumfries and Galloway | Scotland | £426 | £562 | £756 | +5.6% |
| 6 | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | £457 | £610 | £725 | +1.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Powys?
The average private rent in Powys was £624 a month in September 2026, up 8.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £464 and a two-bedroom £581 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Powys?
To keep a £464 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £18,560 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £13,920. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,909.
Is Powys expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Powys costs £581 a month, 55% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 2 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.