Average rent in South Gloucestershire
The average private rent in South Gloucestershire was £1,474 a month in September 2026, +4.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,283, in line with the UK average of £1,287 and 20% above the average for the South West. It is the 3rd most expensive of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in South Gloucestershire
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 | £1,006 | £40,240 | £30,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,283 | £51,320 | £38,490 |
The median full-time salary for South Gloucestershire residents is £40,731 (2025, £20.66 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 30% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in South Gloucestershire
How rents in South Gloucestershire have changed
Average rent is +64.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,474 | £1,283 |
| 2025 | £1,406 | £1,220 |
| 2024 | £1,344 | £1,160 |
| 2023 | £1,262 | £1,088 |
| 2022 | £1,147 | £991 |
| 2021 | £1,063 | £922 |
| 2020 | £983 | £855 |
| 2019 | £976 | £849 |
| 2018 | £950 | £828 |
| 2017 | £930 | £812 |
| 2016 | £898 | £785 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Cambridgeshire | East of England | £1,010 | £1,280 | £1,531 | +3.0% |
| 2 | Chelmsford | East of England | £1,058 | £1,291 | £1,543 | +1.6% |
| 3 | Rushmoor | South East | £982 | £1,274 | £1,539 | +4.3% |
| 4 | North Hertfordshire | East of England | £1,031 | £1,293 | £1,588 | +6.4% |
| 5 | Basildon | East of England | £985 | £1,272 | £1,513 | +4.8% |
| 6 | Mid Sussex | South East | £1,018 | £1,302 | £1,636 | +4.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Gloucestershire?
The average private rent in South Gloucestershire was £1,474 a month in September 2026, up 4.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,006 and a two-bedroom £1,283 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in South Gloucestershire?
To keep a £1,006 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £40,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £30,180. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,731.
Is South Gloucestershire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in South Gloucestershire costs £1,283 a month, 0% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 212 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.