Average rent in South Tyneside
The average private rent in South Tyneside was £746 a month in September 2026, +7.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £648, 50% below the UK average of £1,287 and 7% below the average for the North East. It is the 6th most expensive of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in South Tyneside
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 | £523 | £20,920 | £15,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | £648 | £25,920 | £19,440 |
The median full-time salary for South Tyneside residents is £33,739 (2025, £17.64 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in South Tyneside
How rents in South Tyneside have changed
Average rent is +42.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £746 | £648 |
| 2025 | £695 | £605 |
| 2024 | £641 | £556 |
| 2023 | £589 | £510 |
| 2022 | £562 | £487 |
| 2021 | £532 | £462 |
| 2020 | £523 | £455 |
| 2019 | £523 | £455 |
| 2018 | £526 | £459 |
| 2017 | £525 | £458 |
| 2016 | £522 | £457 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | North West | £512 | £649 | £792 | +7.2% |
| 2 | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £502 | £650 | £799 | +4.6% |
| 3 | Sunderland | North East | £525 | £650 | £776 | +4.1% |
| 4 | Carmarthenshire | Wales | £503 | £650 | £744 | +6.5% |
| 5 | Pembrokeshire | Wales | £516 | £643 | £762 | +4.6% |
| 6 | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | £496 | £641 | £763 | +5.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Tyneside?
The average private rent in South Tyneside was £746 a month in September 2026, up 7.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £523 and a two-bedroom £648 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in South Tyneside?
To keep a £523 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,690. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,739.
Is South Tyneside expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in South Tyneside costs £648 a month, 50% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 19 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.