Average rent in Rushcliffe
The average private rent in Rushcliffe was £1,050 a month in September 2026, +2.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £901, 30% below the UK average of £1,287 and 8% above the average for the East Midlands. It is the 5th most expensive of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Rushcliffe
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 | £726 | £29,040 | £21,780 |
| 2 bedrooms | £901 | £36,040 | £27,030 |
The median full-time salary for Rushcliffe residents is £45,968 (2025, £22.49 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Rushcliffe
How rents in Rushcliffe have changed
Average rent is +61.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,050 | £901 |
| 2025 | £1,021 | £875 |
| 2024 | £963 | £821 |
| 2023 | £902 | £768 |
| 2022 | £846 | £721 |
| 2021 | £793 | £678 |
| 2020 | £766 | £659 |
| 2019 | £753 | £648 |
| 2018 | £715 | £616 |
| 2017 | £692 | £597 |
| 2016 | £649 | £562 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Devon | South West | £691 | £904 | £1,133 | +6.6% |
| 2 | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | £721 | £904 | £1,098 | +2.6% |
| 3 | Cheshire East | North West | £701 | £905 | £1,115 | +7.2% |
| 4 | Broadland | East of England | £694 | £897 | £1,083 | +4.1% |
| 5 | Peterborough | East of England | £711 | £896 | £1,082 | +4.9% |
| 6 | South Norfolk | East of England | £698 | £893 | £1,112 | +3.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rushcliffe?
The average private rent in Rushcliffe was £1,050 a month in September 2026, up 2.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £726 and a two-bedroom £901 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Rushcliffe?
To keep a £726 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,780. The median full-time salary for residents is £45,968.
Is Rushcliffe expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Rushcliffe costs £901 a month, 30% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 129 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.