Average Rent in Rugby
As of January 2026, the average rent in Rugby is £1,019/month — 23% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +5.7% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,019/month (23% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +5.7% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £733/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £140/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Rugby breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,019 | +5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | £733 | +6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £906 | +6.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,090 | +5.7% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,617 | +4.7% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Rugby also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,491 |
| Semi-detached | £1,066 |
| Terraced | £973 |
| Flat / maisonette | £818 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Rugby & East area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £424 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £593 | £733 | +£140 |
| 2 bed | £723 | £906 | +£183 |
| 3 bed | £848 | £1,090 | +£242 |
| 4 bed | £1,197 | £1,617 | +£420 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Rugby: what to know
Rugby is in the West Midlands region of England. The average rent of £1,019 per month is 23% below the England average of £1,332. This is 10% above the West Midlands regional average of £929.
Rents in Rugby have risen +5.7% over the past year, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of +5.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Rugby & East area is £593/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £733. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £140/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Rugby, 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 Rugby?
The average rent in Rugby is £1,019 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £733, a 2-bed £906, a 3-bed £1,090.
Is rent in Rugby going up or down?
Rents in Rugby have increased by +5.7% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Rugby compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Rugby (£733) is £140 above the LHA rate of £593 for the Rugby & East area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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