Average rent in Stockton-on-Tees
The average private rent in Stockton-on-Tees was £736 a month in September 2026, +3.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £669, 48% below the UK average of £1,287 and 4% below the average for the North East. It is the 4th most expensive of 12 areas in the North East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Stockton-on-Tees
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 | £537 | £21,480 | £16,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | £669 | £26,760 | £20,070 |
The median full-time salary for Stockton-on-Tees residents is £37,558 (2025, £18.34 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 17% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Stockton-on-Tees
How rents in Stockton-on-Tees have changed
Average rent is +39.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £736 | £669 |
| 2025 | £712 | £647 |
| 2024 | £664 | £602 |
| 2023 | £602 | £545 |
| 2022 | £569 | £516 |
| 2021 | £555 | £505 |
| 2020 | £541 | £493 |
| 2019 | £535 | £487 |
| 2018 | £535 | £488 |
| 2017 | £534 | £488 |
| 2016 | £529 | £484 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales | £524 | £669 | £750 | +0.6% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | East Midlands | £525 | £670 | £823 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Bradford | Yorkshire and The Humber | £545 | £670 | £803 | +1.6% |
| 4 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | £520 | £665 | £800 | +5.1% |
| 5 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | £504 | £665 | £863 | -3.5% |
| 6 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stockton-on-Tees?
The average private rent in Stockton-on-Tees was £736 a month in September 2026, up 3.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £537 and a two-bedroom £669 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Stockton-on-Tees?
To keep a £537 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £21,480 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,110. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,558.
Is Stockton-on-Tees expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Stockton-on-Tees costs £669 a month, 48% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 29 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.