Average rent in Redbridge
The average private rent in Redbridge was £1,734 a month in September 2026, +2.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,689, 31% above the UK average of £1,287 and 25% below the average for London. It is the 7th cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Redbridge
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 | £1,373 | £54,920 | £41,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,689 | £67,560 | £50,670 |
The median full-time salary for Redbridge residents is £44,851 (2025, £23.33 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 37% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Redbridge
How rents in Redbridge have changed
Average rent is +44.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,734 | £1,689 |
| 2025 | £1,698 | £1,655 |
| 2024 | £1,570 | £1,529 |
| 2023 | £1,426 | £1,389 |
| 2022 | £1,346 | £1,313 |
| 2021 | £1,319 | £1,289 |
| 2020 | £1,295 | £1,269 |
| 2019 | £1,286 | £1,262 |
| 2018 | £1,262 | £1,244 |
| 2017 | £1,253 | £1,238 |
| 2016 | £1,203 | £1,190 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford | South East | £1,346 | £1,662 | £2,030 | +2.4% |
| 2 | Harrow | London | £1,395 | £1,718 | £2,069 | +2.8% |
| 3 | Barking and Dagenham | London | £1,378 | £1,723 | £1,902 | +2.5% |
| 4 | Bromley | London | £1,318 | £1,649 | £2,002 | +3.2% |
| 5 | Waltham Forest | London | £1,407 | £1,732 | £2,035 | +2.4% |
| 6 | St Albans | East of England | £1,272 | £1,635 | £2,023 | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Redbridge?
The average private rent in Redbridge was £1,734 a month in September 2026, up 2.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,373 and a two-bedroom £1,689 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Redbridge?
To keep a £1,373 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £54,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £41,190. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,851.
Is Redbridge expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Redbridge costs £1,689 a month, 31% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 257 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.