Average rent in Slough
The average private rent in Slough was £1,567 a month in September 2026, +2.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,426, 11% above the UK average of £1,287 and 11% above the average for the South East. It is the 13th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Slough
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 | £1,142 | £45,680 | £34,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,426 | £57,040 | £42,780 |
The median full-time salary for Slough residents is £38,483 (2025, £19.11 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 36% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Slough
How rents in Slough have changed
Average rent is +52.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,567 | £1,426 |
| 2025 | £1,531 | £1,396 |
| 2024 | £1,364 | £1,239 |
| 2023 | £1,254 | £1,139 |
| 2022 | £1,183 | £1,076 |
| 2021 | £1,131 | £1,034 |
| 2020 | £1,115 | £1,023 |
| 2019 | £1,101 | £1,013 |
| 2018 | £1,088 | £1,005 |
| 2017 | £1,053 | £974 |
| 2016 | £1,026 | £951 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartford | South East | £1,095 | £1,424 | £1,716 | +3.2% |
| 2 | Tunbridge Wells | South East | £1,062 | £1,414 | £1,714 | +5.0% |
| 3 | Woking | South East | £1,138 | £1,450 | £1,770 | -1.0% |
| 4 | Reading | South East | £1,120 | £1,399 | £1,680 | +1.3% |
| 5 | East Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,097 | £1,397 | £1,692 | +4.8% |
| 6 | Broxbourne | East of England | £1,136 | £1,456 | £1,788 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Slough?
The average private rent in Slough was £1,567 a month in September 2026, up 2.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,142 and a two-bedroom £1,426 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Slough?
To keep a £1,142 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £45,680 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £34,260. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,483.
Is Slough expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Slough costs £1,426 a month, 11% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 233 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.