Average rent in Pendle
The average private rent in Pendle was £673 a month in September 2026, +6.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £636, 51% below the UK average of £1,287 and 28% below the average for the North West. It is the 3rd cheapest of 35 areas in the North West. 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 Pendle
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 | £499 | £19,960 | £14,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | £636 | £25,440 | £19,080 |
The median full-time salary for Pendle residents is £30,327 (2025, £16.59 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Pendle
How rents in Pendle have changed
Average rent is +51.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £673 | £636 |
| 2025 | £633 | £596 |
| 2024 | £592 | £555 |
| 2023 | £552 | £516 |
| 2022 | £521 | £489 |
| 2021 | £493 | £462 |
| 2020 | £477 | £447 |
| 2019 | £464 | £434 |
| 2018 | £457 | £427 |
| 2017 | £449 | £420 |
| 2016 | £444 | £416 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | £501 | £636 | £728 | +6.3% |
| 2 | Scottish Borders | Scotland | £479 | £635 | £829 | -0.4% |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | North East | £498 | £634 | £754 | +3.9% |
| 4 | Darlington | North East | £497 | £631 | £769 | +6.2% |
| 5 | Northumberland | North East | £496 | £631 | £768 | +7.0% |
| 6 | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | £496 | £641 | £763 | +5.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pendle?
The average private rent in Pendle was £673 a month in September 2026, up 6.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £499 and a two-bedroom £636 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Pendle?
To keep a £499 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £19,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £14,970. The median full-time salary for residents is £30,327.
Is Pendle expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Pendle costs £636 a month, 51% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 15 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.