Average rent in Halton
The average private rent in Halton was £754 a month in September 2026, +6.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £690, 46% below the UK average of £1,287 and 22% below the average for the North West. It is the 7th cheapest of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+7.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Halton
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 | £549 | £21,960 | £16,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | £690 | £27,600 | £20,700 |
The median full-time salary for Halton residents is £35,187 (2025, £17.32 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Halton
How rents in Halton have changed
Average rent is +40.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £754 | £690 |
| 2025 | £705 | £646 |
| 2024 | £672 | £614 |
| 2023 | £632 | £576 |
| 2022 | £587 | £536 |
| 2021 | £566 | £517 |
| 2020 | £550 | £505 |
| 2019 | £545 | £500 |
| 2018 | £542 | £497 |
| 2017 | £537 | £493 |
| 2016 | £537 | £494 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth and Kinross | Scotland | £519 | £689 | £911 | +2.3% |
| 2 | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | £551 | £688 | £821 | +3.2% |
| 3 | Caerphilly | Wales | £554 | £693 | £781 | +7.1% |
| 4 | Chesterfield | East Midlands | £542 | £698 | £835 | +3.4% |
| 5 | Gwynedd | Wales | £563 | £679 | £808 | +7.1% |
| 6 | Wigan | North West | £544 | £703 | £842 | +6.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Halton?
The average private rent in Halton was £754 a month in September 2026, up 6.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £549 and a two-bedroom £690 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Halton?
To keep a £549 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £21,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,470. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,187.
Is Halton expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Halton costs £690 a month, 46% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 37 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.