Average rent in Worcester
The average private rent in Worcester was £984 a month in September 2026, +6.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £915, 29% below the UK average of £1,287 and 3% above the average for the West Midlands. It is the 8th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Worcester
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 | £716 | £28,640 | £21,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | £915 | £36,600 | £27,450 |
The median full-time salary for Worcester residents is £38,880 (2025, £20.15 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Worcester
How rents in Worcester have changed
Average rent is +47.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £984 | £915 |
| 2025 | £927 | £862 |
| 2024 | £874 | £811 |
| 2023 | £801 | £744 |
| 2022 | £730 | £679 |
| 2021 | £750 | £698 |
| 2020 | £726 | £677 |
| 2019 | £715 | £668 |
| 2018 | £686 | £643 |
| 2017 | £694 | £651 |
| 2016 | £667 | £627 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | West Midlands | £760 | £915 | £1,069 | +2.3% |
| 2 | Nottingham | East Midlands | £735 | £916 | £1,054 | +1.7% |
| 3 | Somerset | South West | £695 | £918 | £1,142 | +6.3% |
| 4 | Blaby | East Midlands | £711 | £912 | £1,083 | +4.9% |
| 5 | Harborough | East Midlands | £719 | £919 | £1,127 | +4.5% |
| 6 | Ipswich | East of England | £748 | £921 | £1,054 | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Worcester?
The average private rent in Worcester was £984 a month in September 2026, up 6.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £716 and a two-bedroom £915 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Worcester?
To keep a £716 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £28,640 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,480. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,880.
Is Worcester expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Worcester costs £915 a month, 29% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 134 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.