Average rent in Conwy
The average private rent in Conwy was £799 a month in September 2026, +2.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £738, 43% below the UK average of £1,287 and 6% below the average for Wales. It is the 8th most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Conwy
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 | £590 | £23,600 | £17,700 |
| 2 bedrooms | £738 | £29,520 | £22,140 |
The median full-time salary for Conwy residents is £35,424 (2025, £18.38 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Conwy
How rents in Conwy have changed
Average rent is +45.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £799 | £738 |
| 2025 | £778 | £720 |
| 2024 | £743 | £692 |
| 2023 | £664 | £618 |
| 2022 | £621 | £576 |
| 2021 | £592 | £549 |
| 2020 | £580 | £540 |
| 2019 | £572 | £532 |
| 2018 | £559 | £520 |
| 2017 | £557 | £516 |
| 2016 | £548 | £510 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tyneside | North East | £592 | £738 | £908 | +6.5% |
| 2 | Argyll and Bute | Scotland | £551 | £739 | £960 | -4.0% |
| 3 | South Ribble | North West | £565 | £742 | £895 | +5.5% |
| 4 | St. Helens | North West | £596 | £742 | £907 | +6.9% |
| 5 | South Lanarkshire | Scotland | £555 | £742 | £976 | +1.4% |
| 6 | South Holland | East Midlands | £596 | £743 | £907 | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Conwy?
The average private rent in Conwy was £799 a month in September 2026, up 2.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £590 and a two-bedroom £738 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Conwy?
To keep a £590 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,600 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,700. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,424.
Is Conwy expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Conwy costs £738 a month, 43% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 54 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.