Average rent in Sutton
The average private rent in Sutton was £1,569 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,567, 22% above the UK average of £1,287 and 30% below the average for London. It is the 3rd cheapest of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Sutton
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 | £1,248 | £49,920 | £37,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,567 | £62,680 | £47,010 |
The median full-time salary for Sutton residents is £44,393 (2025, £22.61 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 34% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Sutton
How rents in Sutton have changed
Average rent is +40.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,569 | £1,567 |
| 2025 | £1,524 | £1,522 |
| 2024 | £1,471 | £1,466 |
| 2023 | £1,289 | £1,286 |
| 2022 | £1,234 | £1,233 |
| 2021 | £1,170 | £1,170 |
| 2020 | £1,152 | £1,152 |
| 2019 | £1,126 | £1,129 |
| 2018 | £1,103 | £1,109 |
| 2017 | £1,119 | £1,127 |
| 2016 | £1,115 | £1,125 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | £1,245 | £1,568 | £1,918 | +0.7% |
| 2 | Guildford | South East | £1,197 | £1,557 | £1,887 | +5.7% |
| 3 | Croydon | London | £1,267 | £1,577 | £1,864 | +3.4% |
| 4 | Bristol | South West | £1,230 | £1,551 | £1,769 | +5.7% |
| 5 | Elmbridge | South East | £1,259 | £1,584 | £1,932 | +2.7% |
| 6 | Epping Forest | East of England | £1,231 | £1,586 | £1,944 | +5.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sutton?
The average private rent in Sutton was £1,569 a month in September 2026, up 3.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,248 and a two-bedroom £1,567 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Sutton?
To keep a £1,248 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £49,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £37,440. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,393.
Is Sutton expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Sutton costs £1,567 a month, 22% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 243 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.