Average Rent in East Riding of Yorkshire
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Riding of Yorkshire is £691/month — 48% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.2% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £691/month (48% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.2% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £479/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £100/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in East Riding of Yorkshire breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £691 | +2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | £479 | +2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | £620 | +2.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | £762 | +2.0% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,116 | +1.1% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in East Riding of Yorkshire also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £984 |
| Semi-detached | £738 |
| Terraced | £669 |
| Flat / maisonette | £547 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Hull & East Riding area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £335 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £379 | £479 | +£100 |
| 2 bed | £474 | £620 | +£146 |
| 3 bed | £549 | £762 | +£213 |
| 4 bed | £698 | £1,116 | +£418 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in East Riding of Yorkshire: what to know
East Riding of Yorkshire is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The average rent of £691 per month is 48% below the England average of £1,332. This is 11% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average of £777.
Rents in East Riding of Yorkshire have risen +2.2% over the past year, slower than the Yorkshire and The Humber average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Hull & East Riding area is £379/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £479. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £100/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in East Riding of Yorkshire?
The average rent in East Riding of Yorkshire is £691 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £479, a 2-bed £620, a 3-bed £762.
Is rent in East Riding of Yorkshire going up or down?
Rents in East Riding of Yorkshire have increased by +2.2% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in East Riding of Yorkshire compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in East Riding of Yorkshire (£479) is £100 above the LHA rate of £379 for the Hull & East Riding area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is East Riding of Yorkshire a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £691/month, East Riding of Yorkshire 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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