Free UK Housing Affordability Tools
Is your rent actually affordable?
Find out if your rent is too high, how much you can afford, and where in the UK your salary goes furthest — free, instant, no signup needed.
The affordability spectrum
£1,115/mo
Average UK 1-bedroom rent
30%
Spend less than this on rent
109
UK cities with rent data
Three tools, one question answered.
Whether you're checking a prospective flat, planning a move, or just curious — we have the right tool.
Is your rent eating too much of your salary?
Enter your salary and current rent. Get an instant verdict — Affordable, Stretch, or Risky — with your rent-to-income ratio and monthly leftover.
How much rent can I afford?
Enter your salary, get your safe, stretch and maximum monthly rent budget.
Rent across UK cities
Compare average 1-bed and 2-bed rents in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol.
How much rent can I charge?
Instant free rental valuation for UK landlords. Enter postcode, bedrooms, property type, EPC and more.
Your answer in under 30 seconds.
Most people in the UK don't know if their rent is too high — they just feel it.
The 30% rule says you should spend no more than 30% of your pay on rent. Our free calculator tells you instantly where you stand.
Check my rent nowEnter your salary
Type your yearly salary or monthly pay. It takes 5 seconds.
Enter your rent
Add your current monthly rent — or one you're thinking about.
See your verdict instantly
You'll get a clear result: Affordable, Stretch, or Risky — plus exactly how much money you'll have left each month.
Average rent across UK cities
2026/27 indicative averages for 1-bedroom properties.
Stop guessing.
Know if your rent is affordable.
Takes 30 seconds. Just enter your salary and rent — we'll tell you instantly if you're paying too much. Free, no account needed.