Average rent in Solihull
The average private rent in Solihull was £1,284 a month in September 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,069, 17% below the UK average of £1,287 and 21% above the average for the West Midlands. It is the 2nd most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Solihull
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 | £861 | £34,440 | £25,830 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,069 | £42,760 | £32,070 |
The median full-time salary for Solihull residents is £46,896 (2025, £22.63 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Solihull
How rents in Solihull have changed
Average rent is +51.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,284 | £1,069 |
| 2025 | £1,243 | £1,035 |
| 2024 | £1,222 | £1,013 |
| 2023 | £1,082 | £896 |
| 2022 | £1,002 | £831 |
| 2021 | £952 | £793 |
| 2020 | £931 | £779 |
| 2019 | £915 | £766 |
| 2018 | £902 | £757 |
| 2017 | £877 | £737 |
| 2016 | £850 | £716 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colchester | East of England | £821 | £1,066 | £1,306 | +1.7% |
| 2 | West Suffolk | East of England | £821 | £1,065 | £1,326 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Fareham | South East | £833 | £1,076 | £1,334 | +1.2% |
| 4 | North Somerset | South West | £822 | £1,082 | £1,350 | +3.1% |
| 5 | Eastbourne | South East | £823 | £1,083 | £1,313 | +1.9% |
| 6 | Salford | North West | £889 | £1,086 | £1,291 | +3.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Solihull?
The average private rent in Solihull was £1,284 a month in September 2026, up 3.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £861 and a two-bedroom £1,069 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Solihull?
To keep a £861 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £34,440 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £25,830. The median full-time salary for residents is £46,896.
Is Solihull expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Solihull costs £1,069 a month, 17% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 167 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.