Average rent in Trafford
The average private rent in Trafford was £1,373 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £1,205, 6% below the UK average of £1,287 and 36% above the average for the North West. It is the 2nd most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Trafford
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 | £946 | £37,840 | £28,380 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,205 | £48,200 | £36,150 |
The median full-time salary for Trafford residents is £42,973 (2025, £23.85 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 26% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Trafford
How rents in Trafford have changed
Average rent is +62.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,373 | £1,205 |
| 2025 | £1,333 | £1,171 |
| 2024 | £1,269 | £1,110 |
| 2023 | £1,121 | £979 |
| 2022 | £1,042 | £911 |
| 2021 | £952 | £836 |
| 2020 | £909 | £801 |
| 2019 | £894 | £789 |
| 2018 | £883 | £783 |
| 2017 | £879 | £780 |
| 2016 | £844 | £750 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravesham | South East | £915 | £1,209 | £1,476 | +5.0% |
| 2 | Maidstone | South East | £922 | £1,199 | £1,468 | +3.0% |
| 3 | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | £932 | £1,213 | £1,471 | +1.1% |
| 4 | West Oxfordshire | South East | £961 | £1,218 | £1,531 | +3.6% |
| 5 | Milton Keynes | South East | £979 | £1,219 | £1,455 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Thurrock | East of England | £946 | £1,222 | £1,484 | +5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trafford?
The average private rent in Trafford was £1,373 a month in September 2026, up 3.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £946 and a two-bedroom £1,205 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Trafford?
To keep a £946 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £37,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £28,380. The median full-time salary for residents is £42,973.
Is Trafford expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Trafford costs £1,205 a month, 6% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 197 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.