Average rent in Fylde
The average private rent in Fylde was £875 a month in September 2026, +5.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £791, 39% below the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for the North West. It is the 15th most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Fylde
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 | £613 | £24,520 | £18,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | £791 | £31,640 | £23,730 |
The median full-time salary for Fylde residents is £44,892 (2025, £21.96 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 16% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Fylde
How rents in Fylde have changed
Average rent is +45.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £875 | £791 |
| 2025 | £830 | £751 |
| 2024 | £759 | £685 |
| 2023 | £723 | £653 |
| 2022 | £687 | £621 |
| 2021 | £650 | £589 |
| 2020 | £634 | £577 |
| 2019 | £620 | £565 |
| 2018 | £608 | £556 |
| 2017 | £608 | £555 |
| 2016 | £603 | £552 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fylde?
The average private rent in Fylde was £875 a month in September 2026, up 5.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £613 and a two-bedroom £791 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Fylde?
To keep a £613 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,520 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,390. The median full-time salary for residents is £44,892.
Is Fylde expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Fylde costs £791 a month, 39% 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.