Average rent in Blackpool
The average private rent in Blackpool was £723 a month in September 2026, +7.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £656, 49% below the UK average of £1,287 and 26% below the average for the North West. It is the 5th cheapest of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Blackpool
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £503 | £20,120 | £15,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | £656 | £26,240 | £19,680 |
The median full-time salary for Blackpool residents is £31,858 (2025, £15.89 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Blackpool
How rents in Blackpool have changed
Average rent is +36.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £723 | £656 |
| 2025 | £675 | £612 |
| 2024 | £621 | £561 |
| 2023 | £592 | £534 |
| 2022 | £574 | £519 |
| 2021 | £555 | £503 |
| 2020 | £542 | £492 |
| 2019 | £536 | £487 |
| 2018 | £535 | £488 |
| 2017 | £531 | £485 |
| 2016 | £529 | £484 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £502 | £650 | £799 | +4.6% |
| 2 | Sunderland | North East | £525 | £650 | £776 | +4.1% |
| 3 | Carmarthenshire | Wales | £503 | £650 | £744 | +6.5% |
| 4 | Blackburn with Darwen | North West | £535 | £663 | £783 | +3.8% |
| 5 | Cumberland | North West | £512 | £649 | £792 | +7.2% |
| 6 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | £508 | £664 | £809 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blackpool?
The average private rent in Blackpool was £723 a month in September 2026, up 7.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £503 and a two-bedroom £656 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Blackpool?
To keep a £503 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,090. The median full-time salary for residents is £31,858.
Is Blackpool expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Blackpool costs £656 a month, 49% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 24 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.