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Renting in Gloucester

South West

Average rent for a 2-bed in Gloucester: £825/mo

Pop. 133,0005.6% yield+4.5% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property SizeMonthly RentAnnual
Studio£525£6,300
1-bed£650£7,800
2-bed£825£9,900
3-bed£1,050£12,600
4-bed£1,300£15,600

Visual Comparison

Studio
£525/mo
1-bed
£650/mo
2-bed
£825/mo
3-bed
£1,050/mo
4-bed
£1,300/mo
UK avg
£1,050/mo

Gloucester 2-bed rent is £225 (-21%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

5.6%

Rent Growth

4.5%

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£952

5 weeks rent

Student Market

No

Gloucester is an affordable cathedral city close to Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. The Docks area has been regenerated into a popular residential quarter. Rents are noticeably lower than neighbouring Cheltenham, attracting budget-conscious tenants.

Popular Rental Areas in Gloucester

Kingsholm

Popular neighbourhood in Gloucester

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Gloucester Docks

Popular neighbourhood in Gloucester

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Longlevens

Popular neighbourhood in Gloucester

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Barnwood

Popular neighbourhood in Gloucester

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Transport Links

Gloucester mainline station with services to London, Bristol, and Birmingham. Good motorway links via M5.

True Cost of Renting in Gloucester

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,212

£14,544 per year

Rent (2-bed)£825
Council Tax (Band D / 12)£157
Energy (est.)£130
Water (est.)£70
Broadband (est.)£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Gloucester

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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