Average rent in Rochford
The average private rent in Rochford was £1,302 a month in September 2026, +5.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,171, 9% below the UK average of £1,287 and 2% above the average for the East of England. It is the 20th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+5.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Rochford
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 | £891 | £35,640 | £26,730 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,171 | £46,840 | £35,130 |
The median full-time salary for Rochford residents is £44,750 (2025, £23.61 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 24% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Rochford
How rents in Rochford have changed
Average rent is +41.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,302 | £1,171 |
| 2025 | £1,240 | £1,115 |
| 2024 | £1,173 | £1,052 |
| 2023 | £1,134 | £1,016 |
| 2022 | £1,084 | £971 |
| 2021 | £1,045 | £939 |
| 2020 | £1,018 | £917 |
| 2019 | £1,002 | £903 |
| 2018 | £980 | £885 |
| 2017 | £961 | £867 |
| 2016 | £922 | £833 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | South West | £918 | £1,170 | £1,458 | +2.3% |
| 2 | East Hampshire | South East | £903 | £1,182 | £1,488 | +2.0% |
| 3 | Worthing | South East | £891 | £1,184 | £1,432 | -0.6% |
| 4 | Arun | South East | £855 | £1,149 | £1,407 | +3.7% |
| 5 | Ashford | South East | £898 | £1,148 | £1,414 | +3.2% |
| 6 | Wealden | South East | £898 | £1,147 | £1,433 | +1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rochford?
The average private rent in Rochford was £1,302 a month in September 2026, up 5.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £891 and a two-bedroom £1,171 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Rochford?
To keep a £891 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £35,640 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £26,730. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,750.
Is Rochford expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Rochford costs £1,171 a month, 9% 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.