Average rent in Windsor and Maidenhead
The average private rent in Windsor and Maidenhead was £1,801 a month in September 2026, +0.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,568, 22% above the UK average of £1,287 and 22% above the average for the South East. It is the 5th most expensive of 64 areas in the South East. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Windsor and Maidenhead
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 | £1,245 | £49,800 | £37,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,568 | £62,720 | £47,040 |
The median full-time salary for Windsor and Maidenhead residents is £47,387 (2025, £24.51 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 32% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Windsor and Maidenhead
How rents in Windsor and Maidenhead have changed
Average rent is +38.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,801 | £1,568 |
| 2025 | £1,788 | £1,557 |
| 2024 | £1,672 | £1,449 |
| 2023 | £1,498 | £1,297 |
| 2022 | £1,415 | £1,226 |
| 2021 | £1,336 | £1,162 |
| 2020 | £1,337 | £1,167 |
| 2019 | £1,348 | £1,177 |
| 2018 | £1,360 | £1,191 |
| 2017 | £1,341 | £1,175 |
| 2016 | £1,302 | £1,142 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Windsor and Maidenhead?
The average private rent in Windsor and Maidenhead was £1,801 a month in September 2026, up 0.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,245 and a two-bedroom £1,568 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Windsor and Maidenhead?
To keep a £1,245 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £49,800 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £37,350. The median full-time salary for residents is £47,387.
Is Windsor and Maidenhead expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Windsor and Maidenhead costs £1,568 a month, 22% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 244 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.