Average rent in Sheffield
The average private rent in Sheffield was £936 a month in September 2026, +4.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £844, 34% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% above the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the 3rd most expensive of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Sheffield
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 | £693 | £27,720 | £20,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | £844 | £33,760 | £25,320 |
Renting vs buying in Sheffield
How rents in Sheffield have changed
Average rent is +49.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £936 | £844 |
| 2025 | £899 | £812 |
| 2024 | £860 | £774 |
| 2023 | £785 | £706 |
| 2022 | £732 | £659 |
| 2021 | £691 | £624 |
| 2020 | £677 | £614 |
| 2019 | £665 | £604 |
| 2018 | £655 | £597 |
| 2017 | £642 | £586 |
| 2016 | £627 | £574 |
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 Sheffield?
The average private rent in Sheffield was £936 a month in September 2026, up 4.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £693 and a two-bedroom £844 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Sheffield?
To keep a £693 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,720 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,790.
Is Sheffield expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Sheffield 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.