Average rent in Tameside
The average private rent in Tameside was £935 a month in September 2026, +5.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £890, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the North West. It is the 7th most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+5.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Tameside
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 | £688 | £27,520 | £20,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | £890 | £35,600 | £26,700 |
The median full-time salary for Tameside residents is £33,949 (2025, £17.56 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 24% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Tameside
How rents in Tameside have changed
Average rent is +80.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £935 | £890 |
| 2025 | £890 | £844 |
| 2024 | £805 | £761 |
| 2023 | £714 | £673 |
| 2022 | £671 | £635 |
| 2021 | £602 | £569 |
| 2020 | £566 | £536 |
| 2019 | £553 | £523 |
| 2018 | £542 | £513 |
| 2017 | £530 | £502 |
| 2016 | £519 | £493 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester | East Midlands | £713 | £890 | £1,043 | +0.9% |
| 2 | Plymouth | South West | £707 | £889 | £1,069 | +4.4% |
| 3 | Bury | North West | £686 | £889 | £1,066 | +0.7% |
| 4 | Oldham | North West | £708 | £888 | £1,078 | +13.3% |
| 5 | South Norfolk | East of England | £698 | £893 | £1,112 | +3.3% |
| 6 | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £686 | £885 | £1,072 | +4.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tameside?
The average private rent in Tameside was £935 a month in September 2026, up 5.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £688 and a two-bedroom £890 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Tameside?
To keep a £688 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,520 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,640. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,949.
Is Tameside expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Tameside costs £890 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 125 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.