Average rent in Thurrock
The average private rent in Thurrock was £1,389 a month in September 2026, +5.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,222, 5% below the UK average of £1,287 and 6% above the average for the East of England. It is the 18th most expensive of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Thurrock
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 | £946 | £37,840 | £28,380 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,222 | £48,880 | £36,660 |
The median full-time salary for Thurrock residents is £41,997 (2025, £20.65 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 27% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Thurrock
How rents in Thurrock have changed
Average rent is +43.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,389 | £1,222 |
| 2025 | £1,320 | £1,162 |
| 2024 | £1,232 | £1,081 |
| 2023 | £1,148 | £1,007 |
| 2022 | £1,094 | £961 |
| 2021 | £1,074 | £947 |
| 2020 | £1,069 | £946 |
| 2019 | £1,045 | £926 |
| 2018 | £1,022 | £909 |
| 2017 | £997 | £888 |
| 2016 | £969 | £865 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Keynes | South East | £979 | £1,219 | £1,455 | +4.0% |
| 2 | Lewes | South East | £930 | £1,226 | £1,518 | +5.4% |
| 3 | West Oxfordshire | South East | £961 | £1,218 | £1,531 | +3.6% |
| 4 | Cherwell | South East | £984 | £1,229 | £1,485 | +3.2% |
| 5 | Chichester | South East | £953 | £1,229 | £1,517 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | £932 | £1,213 | £1,471 | +1.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Thurrock?
The average private rent in Thurrock was £1,389 a month in September 2026, up 5.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £946 and a two-bedroom £1,222 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Thurrock?
To keep a £946 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £37,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £28,380. The median full-time salary for residents is £41,997.
Is Thurrock expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Thurrock costs £1,222 a month, 5% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 202 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.