Average rent in Cumberland
The average private rent in Cumberland was £687 a month in September 2026, +7.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £649, 50% below the UK average of £1,287 and 27% below the average for the North West. It is the 4th cheapest of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+7.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Cumberland
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 | £512 | £20,480 | £15,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | £649 | £25,960 | £19,470 |
The median full-time salary for Cumberland residents is £42,461 (2025, £19.89 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 14% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Cumberland
How rents in Cumberland have changed
Average rent is +45.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £687 | £649 |
| 2025 | £641 | £604 |
| 2024 | £590 | £555 |
| 2023 | £550 | £517 |
| 2022 | £518 | £488 |
| 2021 | £500 | £471 |
| 2020 | £492 | £464 |
| 2019 | £486 | £459 |
| 2018 | £482 | £456 |
| 2017 | £476 | £450 |
| 2016 | £471 | £446 |
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 | South Tyneside | North East | £523 | £648 | £780 | +7.4% |
| 3 | Sunderland | North East | £525 | £650 | £776 | +4.1% |
| 4 | Carmarthenshire | Wales | £503 | £650 | £744 | +6.5% |
| 5 | Pembrokeshire | Wales | £516 | £643 | £762 | +4.6% |
| 6 | Blackpool | North West | £503 | £656 | £798 | +7.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cumberland?
The average private rent in Cumberland was £687 a month in September 2026, up 7.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £512 and a two-bedroom £649 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Cumberland?
To keep a £512 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £20,480 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £15,360. The median full-time salary for residents is £42,461.
Is Cumberland expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Cumberland costs £649 a month, 50% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 20 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.