Average rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf
The average private rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf was £747 a month in September 2026, +0.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £669, 48% below the UK average of £1,287 and 15% below the average for Wales. It is the 8th cheapest of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+0.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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 | £524 | £20,960 | £15,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | £669 | £26,760 | £20,070 |
The median full-time salary for Rhondda Cynon Taf residents is £34,837 (2025, £17.45 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 18% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Rhondda Cynon Taf
How rents in Rhondda Cynon Taf have changed
Average rent is +64.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £747 | £669 |
| 2025 | £742 | £663 |
| 2024 | £660 | £589 |
| 2023 | £609 | £544 |
| 2022 | £543 | £487 |
| 2021 | £513 | £461 |
| 2020 | £502 | £453 |
| 2019 | £480 | £432 |
| 2018 | £469 | £423 |
| 2017 | £463 | £416 |
| 2016 | £455 | £410 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | £537 | £669 | £799 | +3.4% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | East Midlands | £525 | £670 | £823 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Bradford | Yorkshire and The Humber | £545 | £670 | £803 | +1.6% |
| 4 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 5 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 6 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The average private rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf was £747 a month in September 2026, up 0.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £524 and a two-bedroom £669 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
To keep a £524 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,720. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,837.
Is Rhondda Cynon Taf expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £669 a month, 48% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 30 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.