Average rent in Rushmoor
The average private rent in Rushmoor was £1,391 a month in September 2026, +4.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,274, 1% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the South East. It is the 31st most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Rushmoor
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 | £982 | £39,280 | £29,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,274 | £50,960 | £38,220 |
The median full-time salary for Rushmoor residents is £37,883 (2025, £18.62 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 31% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Rushmoor
How rents in Rushmoor have changed
Average rent is +42.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,391 | £1,274 |
| 2025 | £1,334 | £1,224 |
| 2024 | £1,246 | £1,142 |
| 2023 | £1,165 | £1,069 |
| 2022 | £1,092 | £1,001 |
| 2021 | £1,030 | £948 |
| 2020 | £1,028 | £949 |
| 2019 | £1,019 | £942 |
| 2018 | £1,000 | £928 |
| 2017 | £986 | £916 |
| 2016 | £974 | £906 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basildon | East of England | £985 | £1,272 | £1,513 | +4.8% |
| 2 | South Cambridgeshire | East of England | £1,010 | £1,280 | £1,531 | +3.0% |
| 3 | South Gloucestershire | South West | £1,006 | £1,283 | £1,567 | +4.9% |
| 4 | Chelmsford | East of England | £1,058 | £1,291 | £1,543 | +1.6% |
| 5 | North Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,031 | £1,293 | £1,588 | +6.4% |
| 6 | Mid Sussex | South East | £1,018 | £1,302 | £1,636 | +4.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rushmoor?
The average private rent in Rushmoor was £1,391 a month in September 2026, up 4.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £982 and a two-bedroom £1,274 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Rushmoor?
To keep a £982 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £39,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £29,460. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,883.
Is Rushmoor expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Rushmoor costs £1,274 a month, 1% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 210 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.