Average rent in Rutland
The average private rent in Rutland was £966 a month in September 2026, +2.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £844, 34% below the UK average of £1,287 and 2% above the average for the East Midlands. It is the 10th most expensive of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+2.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Rutland
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 | £679 | £27,160 | £20,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | £844 | £33,760 | £25,320 |
The median full-time salary for Rutland residents is £42,355 (2025, £20.47 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Rutland
How rents in Rutland have changed
Average rent is +42.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £966 | £844 |
| 2025 | £945 | £825 |
| 2024 | £854 | £742 |
| 2023 | £795 | £688 |
| 2022 | £791 | £685 |
| 2021 | £751 | £652 |
| 2020 | £731 | £636 |
| 2019 | £701 | £610 |
| 2018 | £687 | £597 |
| 2017 | £677 | £589 |
| 2016 | £677 | £590 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | West Midlands | £675 | £845 | £1,014 | +10.7% |
| 2 | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | £637 | £842 | £1,027 | +2.8% |
| 3 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
| 4 | Liverpool | North West | £688 | £840 | £967 | +5.4% |
| 5 | Warrington | North West | £676 | £839 | £1,022 | +5.3% |
| 6 | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East of England | £650 | £849 | £1,054 | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rutland?
The average private rent in Rutland was £966 a month in September 2026, up 2.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £679 and a two-bedroom £844 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Rutland?
To keep a £679 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,160 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,370. The median full-time salary for residents is £42,355.
Is Rutland expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Rutland costs £844 a month, 34% 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.