Average rent in Torfaen
The average private rent in Torfaen was £865 a month in September 2026, +2.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £769, 40% below the UK average of £1,287 and 2% below the average for Wales. It is the 6th most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Torfaen
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 | £619 | £24,760 | £18,570 |
| 2 bedrooms | £769 | £30,760 | £23,070 |
The median full-time salary for Torfaen residents is £39,170 (2025, £18.66 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Torfaen
How rents in Torfaen have changed
Average rent is +60.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £865 | £769 |
| 2025 | £846 | £750 |
| 2024 | £793 | £706 |
| 2023 | £731 | £651 |
| 2022 | £623 | £554 |
| 2021 | £582 | £518 |
| 2020 | £571 | £509 |
| 2019 | £564 | £502 |
| 2018 | £546 | £487 |
| 2017 | £537 | £478 |
| 2016 | £539 | £481 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowsley | North West | £602 | £769 | £932 | +11.0% |
| 2 | Chorley | North West | £601 | £768 | £910 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Great Yarmouth | East of England | £590 | £770 | £933 | +7.1% |
| 4 | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | £599 | £771 | £955 | +6.3% |
| 5 | North Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £595 | £771 | £945 | +2.3% |
| 6 | Shropshire | West Midlands | £611 | £773 | £959 | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Torfaen?
The average private rent in Torfaen was £865 a month in September 2026, up 2.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £619 and a two-bedroom £769 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Torfaen?
To keep a £619 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,760 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,570. The median full-time salary for residents is £39,170.
Is Torfaen expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Torfaen costs £769 a month, 40% below 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.