Average rent in Stafford
The average private rent in Stafford was £902 a month in September 2026, +6.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £792, 39% below the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 11th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Stafford
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 | £631 | £25,240 | £18,930 |
| 2 bedrooms | £792 | £31,680 | £23,760 |
The median full-time salary for Stafford residents is £39,726 (2025, £20.40 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Stafford
How rents in Stafford have changed
Average rent is +48.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £902 | £792 |
| 2025 | £847 | £742 |
| 2024 | £810 | £708 |
| 2023 | £721 | £629 |
| 2022 | £708 | £618 |
| 2021 | £675 | £591 |
| 2020 | £643 | £565 |
| 2019 | £634 | £557 |
| 2018 | £624 | £550 |
| 2017 | £616 | £543 |
| 2016 | £607 | £535 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erewash | East Midlands | £603 | £792 | £954 | +3.0% |
| 2 | Derby | East Midlands | £615 | £788 | £949 | +4.7% |
| 3 | East Suffolk | East of England | £607 | £798 | £947 | +5.8% |
| 4 | Swansea | Wales | £689 | £798 | £898 | +6.0% |
| 5 | Gedling | East Midlands | £633 | £799 | £985 | +3.6% |
| 6 | Herefordshire | West Midlands | £603 | £782 | £967 | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stafford?
The average private rent in Stafford was £902 a month in September 2026, up 6.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £631 and a two-bedroom £792 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Stafford?
To keep a £631 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £25,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,930. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,726.
Is Stafford expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Stafford costs £792 a month, 39% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 87 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.