Rent vs buy calculator · England
Rent vs buy in Eastleigh: is it cheaper to rent or buy?
Buying leaves you £30,782 better off after 7 years. Owning a 2-bed terraced house costs about £1,932 a month, against £1,285 to rent the same size home.
- After 7 years
- Buy +£30,782
- Difference in net wealth
- Monthly cost to own
- £1,932
- Mortgage £1,496, of which £452 is capital
- Monthly cost to rent
- £1,285
- Rent £1,111 plus council tax
- Median price
- £290,000
- terraced house
- Cash needed to buy
- £29,000
- £29,000 deposit + £0 SDLT
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 21.8
- Price divided by a year of rent
Renting vs buying in Eastleigh by home size
| Bedrooms | Price | Rent / mo | Owning vs renting / mo | After 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £181,000 | £862 | +£243 | Buy £37,567 |
| 2 bed | £290,000 | £1,111 | +£647 | Buy £30,782 |
| 3 bed | £345,000 | £1,363 | +£724 | Buy £39,029 |
| 4+ bed | £480,000 | £1,870 | +£1,026 | Buy £44,218 |
Average rent and house prices in Eastleigh
The ONS average private rent in Eastleigh is £1,214 a month (Aug 2026, provisional), up 3.4% on a year earlier. The median price paid is £337,500 (ONS median price paid, year ending Mar 2026).
Default scenario: 2-bed home, 7 years stay, 10% deposit, 4.80% fixed mortgage, monthly difference invested in a S&S ISA at 7.5%. Council tax is £2,082 a year (Band C) and is paid whether you rent or buy, so it does not change the verdict.
Renting or buying in Eastleigh: FAQs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eastleigh?
For a 2-bed home in Eastleigh, owning costs about £1,932 a month and renting about £1,285, both including council tax. Buying leaves you £30,782 better off after 7 years. This assumes a 2-bed home, 7 years stay, 10% deposit, 4.80% fixed mortgage, monthly difference invested in a S&S ISA at 7.5%.
What is the average rent in Eastleigh?
The ONS average private rent in Eastleigh is £1,214 a month across all home sizes (Aug 2026, provisional), with £862 for 1 bed, £1,111 for 2 bed, £1,363 for 3 bed, £1,870 for 4 or more bed. Rents rose 3.4% over the past year.
What is the average house price in Eastleigh?
The median price paid in Eastleigh is £337,500 (ONS median price paid, year ending Mar 2026). The calculator uses £290,000 for a terraced house, the property type typical for a 2-bed home.
How much is stamp duty on an average home in Eastleigh?
A first-time buyer paying £290,000 would pay £0 in SDLT. With a 10% deposit of £29,000, the cash needed on day one is about £29,000.
What is the price-to-rent ratio in Eastleigh?
About 21.8: the 2-bed price is 21.8 times a year of rent. Higher ratios favour renting; lower ratios favour buying.
Which home size is best value to buy in Eastleigh?
On the default assumptions, a 4+-bed home gives buying its strongest position: buying ahead by £44,218 after 7 years.
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