Average Rent in Cheltenham
As of January 2026, the average rent in Cheltenham is £1,227/month — 8% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.8% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,227/month (8% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.8% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £846/month
- LHA shortfall of £223/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Cheltenham breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,227 | +2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | £846 | +3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,066 | +3.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,316 | +2.8% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,867 | +1.9% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Cheltenham also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,710 |
| Semi-detached | £1,299 |
| Terraced | £1,183 |
| Flat / maisonette | £959 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Cheltenham area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £435 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £623 | £846 | +£223 |
| 2 bed | £798 | £1,066 | +£268 |
| 3 bed | £997 | £1,316 | +£319 |
| 4 bed | £1,466 | £1,867 | +£401 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Cheltenham: what to know
Cheltenham is in the South West region of England. The average rent of £1,227 per month is 8% below the England average of £1,332. This is 11% above the South West regional average of £1,104.
Rents in Cheltenham have risen +2.8% over the past year, slower than the South West average of +4.9%.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £846, but the LHA rate for the Cheltenham BRMA is £623 \u2014 a shortfall of £223/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Cheltenham?
The average rent in Cheltenham is £1,227 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £846, a 2-bed £1,066, a 3-bed £1,316.
Is rent in Cheltenham going up or down?
Rents in Cheltenham have increased by +2.8% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Cheltenham compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Cheltenham (£846) is £223 above the LHA rate of £623 for the Cheltenham area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
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