Average Rent in Tunbridge Wells
As of January 2026, the average rent in Tunbridge Wells is £1,487/month — 12% above the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +5.9% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,487/month (12% above the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +5.9% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £1,024/month
- LHA shortfall of £226/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Tunbridge Wells breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,487 | +5.9% |
| 1 bedroom | £1,024 | +6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,362 | +6.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,648 | +5.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,402 | +4.9% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Tunbridge Wells also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £2,148 |
| Semi-detached | £1,616 |
| Terraced | £1,478 |
| Flat / maisonette | £1,192 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the High Weald area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £459 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £798 | £1,024 | +£226 |
| 2 bed | £1,072 | £1,362 | +£290 |
| 3 bed | £1,319 | £1,648 | +£329 |
| 4 bed | £1,820 | £2,402 | +£582 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Tunbridge Wells: what to know
Tunbridge Wells is in the South East region of England. The average rent of £1,487 per month is 12% above the England average of £1,332. This is 8% above the South East regional average of £1,379.
Rents in Tunbridge Wells have risen +5.9% over the past year, faster than the South East average of +3.8%.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £1,024, but the LHA rate for the High Weald BRMA is £798 \u2014 a shortfall of £226/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Tunbridge Wells?
The average rent in Tunbridge Wells is £1,487 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £1,024, a 2-bed £1,362, a 3-bed £1,648.
Is rent in Tunbridge Wells going up or down?
Rents in Tunbridge Wells have increased by +5.9% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Tunbridge Wells compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Tunbridge Wells (£1,024) is £226 above the LHA rate of £798 for the High Weald area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
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