Average rent in Spelthorne
The average private rent in Spelthorne was £1,726 a month in September 2026, +7.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,609, 25% above the UK average of £1,287 and 25% above the average for the South East. It is the 2nd most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Spelthorne
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 | £1,252 | £50,080 | £37,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,609 | £64,360 | £48,270 |
The median full-time salary for Spelthorne residents is £44,265 (2025, £21.55 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 34% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Spelthorne
How rents in Spelthorne have changed
Average rent is +39.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,726 | £1,609 |
| 2025 | £1,612 | £1,508 |
| 2024 | £1,548 | £1,444 |
| 2023 | £1,393 | £1,301 |
| 2022 | £1,342 | £1,254 |
| 2021 | £1,286 | £1,206 |
| 2020 | £1,283 | £1,205 |
| 2019 | £1,257 | £1,184 |
| 2018 | £1,251 | £1,181 |
| 2017 | £1,254 | £1,187 |
| 2016 | £1,242 | £1,178 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | East of England | £1,255 | £1,613 | £1,908 | +1.9% |
| 2 | Watford | East of England | £1,268 | £1,602 | £1,830 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Hertsmere | East of England | £1,269 | £1,619 | £1,960 | +4.0% |
| 4 | Hillingdon | London | £1,260 | £1,598 | £1,929 | +3.4% |
| 5 | Sevenoaks | South East | £1,278 | £1,596 | £1,948 | +6.9% |
| 6 | Epping Forest | East of England | £1,231 | £1,586 | £1,944 | +5.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Spelthorne?
The average private rent in Spelthorne was £1,726 a month in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,252 and a two-bedroom £1,609 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Spelthorne?
To keep a £1,252 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £50,080 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £37,560. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,265.
Is Spelthorne expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Spelthorne costs £1,609 a month, 25% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 251 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.