Average rent in North Warwickshire
The average private rent in North Warwickshire was £983 a month in September 2026, +4.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £884, 31% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the West Midlands. It is the 12th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North Warwickshire
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 | £721 | £28,840 | £21,630 |
| 2 bedrooms | £884 | £35,360 | £26,520 |
The median full-time salary for North Warwickshire residents is £40,095 (2025, £18.65 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Warwickshire
How rents in North Warwickshire have changed
Average rent is +62.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £983 | £884 |
| 2025 | £942 | £847 |
| 2024 | £888 | £796 |
| 2023 | £782 | £700 |
| 2022 | £742 | £666 |
| 2021 | £713 | £641 |
| 2020 | £704 | £634 |
| 2019 | £672 | £605 |
| 2018 | £647 | £582 |
| 2017 | £626 | £565 |
| 2016 | £605 | £547 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | £723 | £884 | £991 | +1.7% |
| 2 | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £686 | £885 | £1,072 | +4.7% |
| 3 | Oldham | North West | £708 | £888 | £1,078 | +13.3% |
| 4 | Plymouth | South West | £707 | £889 | £1,069 | +4.4% |
| 5 | Wychavon | West Midlands | £676 | £879 | £1,083 | +4.9% |
| 6 | Bury | North West | £686 | £889 | £1,066 | +0.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Warwickshire?
The average private rent in North Warwickshire was £983 a month in September 2026, up 4.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £721 and a two-bedroom £884 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Warwickshire?
To keep a £721 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £28,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £21,630. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,095.
Is North Warwickshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Warwickshire costs £884 a month, 31% below the UK average of £1,287.
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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.