Average rent in Tamworth
The average private rent in Tamworth was £930 a month in September 2026, +0.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £832, 35% below the UK average of £1,287 and 6% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 14th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+0.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Tamworth
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 | £678 | £27,120 | £20,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | £832 | £33,280 | £24,960 |
The median full-time salary for Tamworth residents is £38,496 (2025, £17.72 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Tamworth
How rents in Tamworth have changed
Average rent is +48.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £930 | £832 |
| 2025 | £926 | £830 |
| 2024 | £873 | £781 |
| 2023 | £807 | £721 |
| 2022 | £772 | £691 |
| 2021 | £738 | £661 |
| 2020 | £699 | £628 |
| 2019 | £680 | £611 |
| 2018 | £664 | £598 |
| 2017 | £647 | £583 |
| 2016 | £628 | £566 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | East Midlands | £662 | £832 | £996 | +4.0% |
| 2 | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | £649 | £830 | £1,006 | +2.0% |
| 3 | Warrington | North West | £676 | £839 | £1,022 | +5.3% |
| 4 | West Lothian | Scotland | £621 | £839 | £1,105 | +9.3% |
| 5 | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | £637 | £824 | £998 | +8.2% |
| 6 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tamworth?
The average private rent in Tamworth was £930 a month in September 2026, up 0.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £678 and a two-bedroom £832 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Tamworth?
To keep a £678 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,340. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,496.
Is Tamworth expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Tamworth costs £832 a month, 35% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.