Average Rent in East Lindsey
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Lindsey is £665/month — 50% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.0% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £665/month (50% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.0% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £493/month
- 1-bed rents are within the Local Housing Allowance rate
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in East Lindsey breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £665 | +2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | £493 | +2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | £630 | +2.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £774 | +1.6% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,090 | +0.9% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in East Lindsey also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £780 |
| Semi-detached | £719 |
| Terraced | £661 |
| Flat / maisonette | £541 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Lincolnshire Fens area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £367 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £499 | £493 | £-6 |
| 2 bed | £623 | £630 | +£7 |
| 3 bed | £733 | £774 | +£41 |
| 4 bed | £863 | £1,090 | +£227 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in East Lindsey: what to know
East Lindsey is in the East Midlands region of England. The average rent of £665 per month is 50% below the England average of £1,332. This is 23% below the East Midlands regional average of £860.
Rents in East Lindsey have risen +2.0% over the past year, slower than the East Midlands average of +5.4%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Lincolnshire Fens area (£499/month for a 1-bed) currently covers the average market rent of £493, which is relatively uncommon across England.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in East Lindsey?
The average rent in East Lindsey is £665 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £493, a 2-bed £630, a 3-bed £774.
Is rent in East Lindsey going up or down?
Rents in East Lindsey have increased by +2.0% over the past year. This is below the national average rate of increase, suggesting the market is relatively stable.
How does rent in East Lindsey compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in East Lindsey (£493) is within the LHA rate of £499 for the Lincolnshire Fens area, which is relatively uncommon across England.
Is East Lindsey a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £665/month, East Lindsey is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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