Average rent in Vale of Glamorgan
The average private rent in Vale of Glamorgan was £978 a month in September 2026, +1.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £884, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and 13% above the average for Wales. It is the 3rd most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Vale of Glamorgan
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 | £723 | £28,920 | £21,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | £884 | £35,360 | £26,520 |
The median full-time salary for Vale of Glamorgan residents is £38,656 (2025, £20.89 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Vale of Glamorgan
How rents in Vale of Glamorgan have changed
Average rent is +56.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £978 | £884 |
| 2025 | £961 | £870 |
| 2024 | £886 | £807 |
| 2023 | £816 | £743 |
| 2022 | £736 | £670 |
| 2021 | £694 | £632 |
| 2020 | £707 | £646 |
| 2019 | £678 | £618 |
| 2018 | £664 | £607 |
| 2017 | £649 | £591 |
| 2016 | £625 | £572 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vale of Glamorgan?
The average private rent in Vale of Glamorgan was £978 a month in September 2026, up 1.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £723 and a two-bedroom £884 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Vale of Glamorgan?
To keep a £723 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £28,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,690. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,656.
Is Vale of Glamorgan expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Vale of Glamorgan costs £884 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 119 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.