Average rent in Redditch
The average private rent in Redditch was £982 a month in September 2026, +11.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £887, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the West Midlands. It is the 10th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+11.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Redditch
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 | £685 | £27,400 | £20,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | £887 | £35,480 | £26,610 |
The median full-time salary for Redditch residents is £35,251 (2025, £18.25 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 23% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Redditch
How rents in Redditch have changed
Average rent is +48.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £982 | £887 |
| 2025 | £882 | £798 |
| 2024 | £878 | £793 |
| 2023 | £795 | £717 |
| 2022 | £759 | £685 |
| 2021 | £746 | £674 |
| 2020 | £725 | £657 |
| 2019 | £711 | £645 |
| 2018 | £703 | £638 |
| 2017 | £690 | £627 |
| 2016 | £662 | £603 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Redditch?
The average private rent in Redditch was £982 a month in September 2026, up 11.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £685 and a two-bedroom £887 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Redditch?
To keep a £685 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,400 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,550. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,251.
Is Redditch expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Redditch costs £887 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.