Average rent in Nottingham (2026)
Nottingham combines a large student population with substantial city-centre regeneration, and its rental market has tightened accordingly. The city's compact core keeps 1- and 2-bed flat demand strong, while the family-house market in the suburbs moves more slowly — worth bearing in mind when a proposed increase cites 'the Nottingham market' in general terms.
Typical monthly rent in Nottingham
| Property type | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared house | £311 – £421 | £366 |
| Studio | £447 – £605 | £526 |
| 1-bed flat | £621 – £841 | £731 |
| 2-bed flat | £773 – £1,045 | £909 |
| 3-bed flat | £887 – £1,199 | £1,043 |
| 2-bed house | £773 – £1,045 | £909 |
| 3-bed house | £887 – £1,199 | £1,043 |
| 4-bed house | £1,237 – £1,673 | £1,455 |
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, April 2026, for the Nottingham local authority (NG postcodes). The median is the published ONS figure; the range shown is an indicative ±15% band, not measured quartiles. See our methodology.
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Common questions
What is the average rent in Nottingham?
As of April 2026, the median private rent in Nottingham is £731 a month for a 1-bed flat, £909 for a 2-bed flat and £1,043 for a 3-bed house, based on ONS Price Index of Private Rents data for the local authority.
Is my rent too high for Nottingham?
Compare it to the typical range for your property type above. If you're paying towards or beyond the top of the range, that's a signal — the definitive test is what comparable properties in your specific postcode let for, which is what the free RentCharter rent checker estimates.
Can I challenge a rent increase in Nottingham?
Yes — the rules are the same across England. If your landlord serves a formal Section 13 notice and the proposed figure is above local open-market rent, you can negotiate with evidence or refer the notice to the First-tier Tribunal (form MR1, £47) before the new rent takes effect. The tribunal can only confirm or lower the proposed rent.
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