Average rent in Bury
The average private rent in Bury was £970 a month in September 2026, +0.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £889, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the North West. It is the 8th most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+0.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Bury
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 | £686 | £27,440 | £20,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | £889 | £35,560 | £26,670 |
The median full-time salary for Bury residents is £35,767 (2025, £19.27 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 23% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Bury
How rents in Bury have changed
Average rent is +63.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £970 | £889 |
| 2025 | £963 | £882 |
| 2024 | £886 | £808 |
| 2023 | £785 | £715 |
| 2022 | £721 | £658 |
| 2021 | £670 | £612 |
| 2020 | £644 | £589 |
| 2019 | £634 | £580 |
| 2018 | £622 | £569 |
| 2017 | £605 | £555 |
| 2016 | £592 | £544 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | South West | £707 | £889 | £1,069 | +4.4% |
| 2 | Leicester | East Midlands | £713 | £890 | £1,043 | +0.9% |
| 3 | Oldham | North West | £708 | £888 | £1,078 | +13.3% |
| 4 | Tameside | North West | £688 | £890 | £1,068 | +5.1% |
| 5 | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £686 | £885 | £1,072 | +4.7% |
| 6 | South Norfolk | East of England | £698 | £893 | £1,112 | +3.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bury?
The average private rent in Bury was £970 a month in September 2026, up 0.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £686 and a two-bedroom £889 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Bury?
To keep a £686 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,440 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,580. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,767.
Is Bury expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Bury costs £889 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 123 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.