Average rent in Stroud
The average private rent in Stroud was £1,047 a month in September 2026, +6.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £966, 25% below the UK average of £1,287 and 10% below the average for the South West. It is the 13th cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Stroud
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 | £747 | £29,880 | £22,410 |
| 2 bedrooms | £966 | £38,640 | £28,980 |
The median full-time salary for Stroud residents is £38,608 (2025, £19.87 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 23% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Stroud
How rents in Stroud have changed
Average rent is +49.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,047 | £966 |
| 2025 | £983 | £906 |
| 2024 | £943 | £868 |
| 2023 | £881 | £812 |
| 2022 | £808 | £744 |
| 2021 | £771 | £711 |
| 2020 | £752 | £695 |
| 2019 | £739 | £683 |
| 2018 | £728 | £674 |
| 2017 | £708 | £655 |
| 2016 | £701 | £649 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | South East | £739 | £966 | £1,184 | +10.2% |
| 2 | Lichfield | West Midlands | £738 | £965 | £1,156 | +6.5% |
| 3 | Dorset | South West | £733 | £969 | £1,194 | +4.2% |
| 4 | West Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £754 | £958 | £1,171 | +3.3% |
| 5 | Huntingdonshire | East of England | £750 | £974 | £1,179 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Gloucester | South West | £748 | £976 | £1,219 | +6.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stroud?
The average private rent in Stroud was £1,047 a month in September 2026, up 6.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £747 and a two-bedroom £966 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Stroud?
To keep a £747 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,880 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £22,410. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,608.
Is Stroud expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Stroud costs £966 a month, 25% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 146 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.