Average rent in Isle of Anglesey
The average private rent in Isle of Anglesey was £717 a month in September 2026, +5.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £697, 46% below the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for Wales. It is the 11th cheapest 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 Isle of Anglesey
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 | £697 | £27,880 | £20,910 |
The median full-time salary for Isle of Anglesey residents is £35,709 (2025, £18.42 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Isle of Anglesey
How rents in Isle of Anglesey have changed
Average rent is +42.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £717 | £697 |
| 2025 | £677 | £656 |
| 2024 | £648 | £631 |
| 2023 | £602 | £587 |
| 2022 | £576 | £560 |
| 2021 | £545 | £530 |
| 2020 | £531 | £517 |
| 2019 | £528 | £513 |
| 2018 | £519 | £503 |
| 2017 | £513 | £497 |
| 2016 | £505 | £491 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield | East Midlands | £542 | £698 | £835 | +3.4% |
| 2 | Caerphilly | Wales | £554 | £693 | £781 | +7.1% |
| 3 | Wigan | North West | £544 | £703 | £842 | +6.4% |
| 4 | Bridgend | Wales | £564 | £703 | £818 | +7.8% |
| 5 | Halton | North West | £549 | £690 | £832 | +6.9% |
| 6 | Perth and Kinross | Scotland | £519 | £689 | £911 | +2.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Isle of Anglesey?
The average private rent in Isle of Anglesey was £717 a month in September 2026, up 5.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £553 and a two-bedroom £697 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Isle of Anglesey?
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 £35,709.
Is Isle of Anglesey expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Isle of Anglesey costs £697 a month, 46% 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.