Most expensive and cheapest places in North East to rent (September 2026)

Newcastle upon Tyne was the most expensive of North East’s 12 councils in September 2026 (average private rent £1,220).

Hartlepool was the cheapest (£562). The middle council, Sunderland, had £710.

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Average private rent for every council in North East, highest first. Councils without a figure are listed last with the reason.
RankCouncilValue
1Newcastle upon Tyne£1,220
2North Tyneside£860
3Gateshead£808
4South Tyneside£746
5Stockton-on-Tees£736
6Sunderland£710
7Middlesbrough£699
8Northumberland£696
9Darlington£691
10County Durham£653
11Redcar and Cleveland£645
12Hartlepool£562

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