Average Rent in Gloucester
As of January 2026, the average rent in Gloucester is £1,069/month — 20% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.8% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,069/month (20% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +6.8% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £714/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £165/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Gloucester breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,069 | +6.8% |
| 1 bedroom | £714 | +7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £930 | +7.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,160 | +6.8% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,596 | +6.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Gloucester also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,502 |
| Semi-detached | £1,164 |
| Terraced | £1,077 |
| Flat / maisonette | £815 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Gloucester area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £405 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £549 | £714 | +£165 |
| 2 bed | £723 | £930 | +£207 |
| 3 bed | £848 | £1,160 | +£312 |
| 4 bed | £1,197 | £1,596 | +£399 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Gloucester: what to know
Gloucester is in the South West region of England. The average rent of £1,069 per month is 20% below the England average of £1,332. This is roughly in line with the South West regional average of £1,104.
Rents in Gloucester have risen +6.8% over the past year, faster than the South West average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Gloucester area is £549/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £714. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £165/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Gloucester, building a strong credit profile can help you pass tenant referencing checks and access a wider range of properties. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Gloucester?
The average rent in Gloucester is £1,069 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £714, a 2-bed £930, a 3-bed £1,160.
Is rent in Gloucester going up or down?
Rents in Gloucester have increased by +6.8% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Gloucester compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Gloucester (£714) is £165 above the LHA rate of £549 for the Gloucester area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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