South West
Average rent in Bristol (2026)
The average 1-bed rent in Bristol is £1,215 a month, and a 2-bed is £1,490.
That is 9% above the UK average 1-bed rent of £1,115 and makes Bristol the 11th most expensive of the 109 cities and towns we track.
- 1-bed average
- £1,215
- Per week
- £280
- UK rank
- 11th of 109
- Take-home needed (30%)
- £4,050
Rent in Bristol by bedrooms
| Property | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,215 | £280 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,490 | £344 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,725 | £398 |
Indicative 2026/27 averages. Rents vary by neighbourhood, property condition and EPC rating. Use the rental value calculator to estimate a specific property.
What salary do you need to rent in Bristol?
Monthly take-home pay you need so that the average rent stays within each share of your income. The usual guideline is no more than 30%.
| Property | Comfortable (28%) | Guideline (30%) | Stretch (35%) | Minimum (40%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed (£1,215) | £4,340 | £4,050 | £3,472 | £3,038 |
| 2-bed (£1,490) | £5,322 | £4,967 | £4,258 | £3,725 |
Many letting agents also ask for a gross annual income of around 30 times the monthly rent, which for a 1-bed here is about £36,450 a year. This is an agent referencing rule, separate from your own budget. Not sure what your take-home is? Work it out here.
Bristol compared with the rest of South West
Across the 12 places we track in South West, 1-bed rents run from £720 in Torquay to £1,350 in Bath. The middle value is £968, and Bristol is 2nd most expensive in the region.
| Place | 1-bed | 2-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | £1,350 | £1,700 |
| Bristol (this page) | £1,215 | £1,490 |
| Clifton | £1,170 | £1,530 |
| Bournemouth | £1,035 | £1,275 |
| Cheltenham | £990 | £1,235 |
| Salisbury | £990 | £1,235 |
| Exeter | £945 | £1,190 |
| Swindon | £900 | £1,150 |
| Gloucester | £810 | £1,020 |
| Taunton | £810 | £1,020 |
| Plymouth | £765 | £935 |
| Torquay | £720 | £895 |
Places with similar rents
If you are weighing up where to live, these places have a 1-bed rent closest to Bristol. The cheapest place we track is Hartlepool at £540.
Renting in Bristol: common questions
What is the average rent in Bristol?
In 2026/27 the indicative average rent in Bristol is £1,215 a month for a 1-bedroom property and £1,490 a month for a 2-bedroom property, and £1,725 for a 3-bedroom property. That makes Bristol the 11th most expensive of the 109 UK cities and towns we track.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 1-bed in Bristol?
To keep a £1,215 rent at the 30% guideline you need monthly take-home pay of about £4,050. For a more comfortable 28% share it is £4,340, and the absolute minimum at 40% is £3,038.
Is Bristol cheaper than London?
Yes. A 1-bed in Bristol averages £1,215 a month against £1,890 in London, a difference of £675 a month.
How much is weekly rent in Bristol?
A 1-bed at £1,215 a month works out at roughly £280 a week, or £14,580 a year. A 2-bed at £1,490 a month is roughly £344 a week.
How does Bristol compare with the rest of South West?
Across the 12 places we track in South West, 1-bed rents range from £720 in Torquay to £1,350 in Bath, with a middle value of £968. Bristol is 2nd most expensive in the region.
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Figures are indicative averages for 2026/27, rounded for planning, and are for information only. They are not financial, legal or housing advice. See our methodology for how the figures are produced. Last reviewed October 2026.