Average Rent in East Suffolk
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Suffolk is £824/month — 38% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.4% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £824/month (38% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +6.4% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £590/month
- 1-bed rents are within the Local Housing Allowance rate
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in East Suffolk breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £824 | +6.4% |
| 1 bedroom | £590 | +6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | £775 | +6.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | £919 | +6.3% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,321 | +5.3% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in East Suffolk also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,100 |
| Semi-detached | £900 |
| Terraced | £825 |
| Flat / maisonette | £638 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Ipswich area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £366 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £593 | £590 | £-3 |
| 2 bed | £715 | £775 | +£60 |
| 3 bed | £798 | £919 | +£121 |
| 4 bed | £1,097 | £1,321 | +£224 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in East Suffolk: what to know
East Suffolk is in the East of England region of England. The average rent of £824 per month is 38% below the England average of £1,332. This is 35% below the East of England regional average of £1,269.
Rents in East Suffolk have risen +6.4% over the past year, faster than the East of England average of +5.2%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Ipswich area (£593/month for a 1-bed) currently covers the average market rent of £590, which is relatively uncommon across England.
Even in more affordable areas, landlords increasingly use credit checks during referencing. If you’re building credit for the first time or recovering from past issues, reporting your rent payments is a practical starting point.
FAQs
What is the average rent in East Suffolk?
The average rent in East Suffolk is £824 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £590, a 2-bed £775, a 3-bed £919.
Is rent in East Suffolk going up or down?
Rents in East Suffolk have increased by +6.4% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in East Suffolk compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in East Suffolk (£590) is within the LHA rate of £593 for the Ipswich area, which is relatively uncommon across England.
Is East Suffolk a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £824/month, East Suffolk 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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