Average rent in Lichfield
The average private rent in Lichfield was £1,100 a month in September 2026, +6.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £965, 25% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% above the average for the West Midlands. It is the 5th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Lichfield
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 | £738 | £29,520 | £22,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | £965 | £38,600 | £28,950 |
The median full-time salary for Lichfield residents is £41,803 (2025, £21.50 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Lichfield
How rents in Lichfield have changed
Average rent is +58.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,100 | £965 |
| 2025 | £1,032 | £905 |
| 2024 | £995 | £869 |
| 2023 | £923 | £806 |
| 2022 | £860 | £751 |
| 2021 | £818 | £716 |
| 2020 | £780 | £685 |
| 2019 | £754 | £663 |
| 2018 | £730 | £644 |
| 2017 | £715 | £631 |
| 2016 | £694 | £613 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroud | South West | £747 | £966 | £1,184 | +6.5% |
| 2 | Dover | South East | £739 | £966 | £1,184 | +10.2% |
| 3 | Dorset | South West | £733 | £969 | £1,194 | +4.2% |
| 4 | West Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £754 | £958 | £1,171 | +3.3% |
| 5 | Huntingdonshire | East of England | £750 | £974 | £1,179 | +4.0% |
| 6 | East Dunbartonshire | Scotland | £734 | £956 | £1,296 | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lichfield?
The average private rent in Lichfield was £1,100 a month in September 2026, up 6.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £738 and a two-bedroom £965 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Lichfield?
To keep a £738 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,520 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £22,140. The median full-time salary for residents is £41,803.
Is Lichfield expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Lichfield costs £965 a month, 25% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 145 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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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.