North East
Average rent in Durham (2026)
The average 1-bed rent in Durham is £765 a month, and a 2-bed is £935.
That is 31% below the UK average 1-bed rent of £1,115 and makes Durham the 59th most expensive of the 109 cities and towns we track.
- 1-bed average
- £765
- Per week
- £177
- UK rank
- 59th of 109
- Take-home needed (30%)
- £2,550
Rent in Durham by bedrooms
| Property | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £765 | £177 |
| 2 bedrooms | £935 | £216 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,090 | £252 |
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 Durham?
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 (£765) | £2,733 | £2,550 | £2,186 | £1,913 |
| 2-bed (£935) | £3,340 | £3,117 | £2,672 | £2,338 |
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 £22,950 a year. This is an agent referencing rule, separate from your own budget. Not sure what your take-home is? Work it out here.
Durham compared with the rest of North East
Across the 8 places we track in North East, 1-bed rents run from £540 in Hartlepool to £810 in Jesmond. The middle value is £653, and Durham is 2nd most expensive in the region.
| Place | 1-bed | 2-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Jesmond | £810 | £1,060 |
| Durham (this page) | £765 | £935 |
| Newcastle | £720 | £895 |
| Gateshead | £675 | £850 |
| Darlington | £630 | £810 |
| Middlesbrough | £585 | £725 |
| Sunderland | £585 | £725 |
| Hartlepool | £540 | £680 |
Places with similar rents
If you are weighing up where to live, these places have a 1-bed rent closest to Durham. The cheapest place we track is Hartlepool at £540.
Renting in Durham: common questions
What is the average rent in Durham?
In 2026/27 the indicative average rent in Durham is £765 a month for a 1-bedroom property and £935 a month for a 2-bedroom property, and £1,090 for a 3-bedroom property. That makes Durham the 59th most expensive of the 109 UK cities and towns we track.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 1-bed in Durham?
To keep a £765 rent at the 30% guideline you need monthly take-home pay of about £2,550. For a more comfortable 28% share it is £2,733, and the absolute minimum at 40% is £1,913.
Is Durham cheaper than London?
Yes. A 1-bed in Durham averages £765 a month against £1,890 in London, a difference of £1,125 a month.
How much is weekly rent in Durham?
A 1-bed at £765 a month works out at roughly £177 a week, or £9,180 a year. A 2-bed at £935 a month is roughly £216 a week.
How does Durham compare with the rest of North East?
Across the 8 places we track in North East, 1-bed rents range from £540 in Hartlepool to £810 in Jesmond, with a middle value of £653. Durham 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.