Average rent in Denbighshire
The average private rent in Denbighshire was £723 a month in September 2026, +6.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £711, 45% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% below the average for Wales. It is the 10th most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+6.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Denbighshire
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 | £553 | £22,120 | £16,590 |
| 2 bedrooms | £711 | £28,440 | £21,330 |
The median full-time salary for Denbighshire residents is £32,691 (2025, £16.81 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Denbighshire
How rents in Denbighshire have changed
Average rent is +41.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £723 | £711 |
| 2025 | £680 | £669 |
| 2024 | £648 | £641 |
| 2023 | £606 | £599 |
| 2022 | £558 | £550 |
| 2021 | £543 | £534 |
| 2020 | £536 | £530 |
| 2019 | £533 | £526 |
| 2018 | £529 | £521 |
| 2017 | £518 | £509 |
| 2016 | £511 | £504 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Denbighshire?
The average private rent in Denbighshire was £723 a month in September 2026, up 6.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £553 and a two-bedroom £711 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Denbighshire?
To keep a £553 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,120 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,590. The median full-time salary for residents is £32,691.
Is Denbighshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Denbighshire costs £711 a month, 45% below the UK average of £1,287.
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.