Average rent in Flintshire
The average private rent in Flintshire was £817 a month in September 2026, +7.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £763, 41% below the UK average of £1,287 and 2% below the average for Wales. It is the 7th most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+8.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Flintshire
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 | £599 | £23,960 | £17,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | £763 | £30,520 | £22,890 |
The median full-time salary for Flintshire residents is £37,505 (2025, £19.21 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Flintshire
How rents in Flintshire have changed
Average rent is +42.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £817 | £763 |
| 2025 | £758 | £708 |
| 2024 | £721 | £677 |
| 2023 | £687 | £645 |
| 2022 | £645 | £605 |
| 2021 | £607 | £568 |
| 2020 | £604 | £568 |
| 2019 | £603 | £566 |
| 2018 | £591 | £555 |
| 2017 | £583 | £546 |
| 2016 | £572 | £536 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Kesteven | East Midlands | £581 | £760 | £925 | +5.5% |
| 2 | Chorley | North West | £601 | £768 | £910 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Lancaster | North West | £606 | £758 | £933 | +6.6% |
| 4 | South Kesteven | East Midlands | £585 | £758 | £917 | +2.5% |
| 5 | Knowsley | North West | £602 | £769 | £932 | +11.0% |
| 6 | Great Yarmouth | East of England | £590 | £770 | £933 | +7.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Flintshire?
The average private rent in Flintshire was £817 a month in September 2026, up 7.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £599 and a two-bedroom £763 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Flintshire?
To keep a £599 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,970. The median full-time salary for residents is £37,505.
Is Flintshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Flintshire costs £763 a month, 41% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 71 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.