Average rent in Tandridge
The average private rent in Tandridge was £1,649 a month in September 2026, +5.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,476, 15% above the UK average of £1,287 and 15% above the average for the South East. It is the 10th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Tandridge
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 | £1,166 | £46,640 | £34,980 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,476 | £59,040 | £44,280 |
The median full-time salary for Tandridge residents is £39,775 (2025, £21.91 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 35% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Tandridge
How rents in Tandridge have changed
Average rent is +37.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,649 | £1,476 |
| 2025 | £1,559 | £1,399 |
| 2024 | £1,487 | £1,329 |
| 2023 | £1,413 | £1,263 |
| 2022 | £1,330 | £1,189 |
| 2021 | £1,296 | £1,162 |
| 2020 | £1,248 | £1,122 |
| 2019 | £1,234 | £1,111 |
| 2018 | £1,220 | £1,100 |
| 2017 | £1,201 | £1,083 |
| 2016 | £1,201 | £1,085 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reigate and Banstead | South East | £1,149 | £1,493 | £1,832 | +3.2% |
| 2 | Broxbourne | East of England | £1,136 | £1,456 | £1,788 | +3.5% |
| 3 | Woking | South East | £1,138 | £1,450 | £1,770 | -1.0% |
| 4 | Brighton and Hove | South East | £1,194 | £1,525 | £1,806 | -0.8% |
| 5 | Slough | South East | £1,142 | £1,426 | £1,716 | +2.3% |
| 6 | Dartford | South East | £1,095 | £1,424 | £1,716 | +3.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tandridge?
The average private rent in Tandridge was £1,649 a month in September 2026, up 5.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,166 and a two-bedroom £1,476 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Tandridge?
To keep a £1,166 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £46,640 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £34,980. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,775.
Is Tandridge expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Tandridge costs £1,476 a month, 15% above the UK average of £1,287.
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.