Average rent in Walsall
The average private rent in Walsall was £930 a month in September 2026, +9.4% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £802, 38% below the UK average of £1,287 and 10% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 12th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+9.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Walsall
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 | £657 | £26,280 | £19,710 |
| 2 bedrooms | £802 | £32,080 | £24,060 |
The median full-time salary for Walsall residents is £34,036 (2025, £17.36 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 23% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Walsall
How rents in Walsall have changed
Average rent is +61.5% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £930 | £802 |
| 2025 | £850 | £733 |
| 2024 | £825 | £708 |
| 2023 | £765 | £656 |
| 2022 | £710 | £610 |
| 2021 | £665 | £574 |
| 2020 | £633 | £548 |
| 2019 | £613 | £531 |
| 2018 | £599 | £521 |
| 2017 | £590 | £513 |
| 2016 | £576 | £502 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | North West | £624 | £803 | £965 | +8.8% |
| 2 | Gedling | East Midlands | £633 | £799 | £985 | +3.6% |
| 3 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | £614 | £806 | £1,013 | +4.9% |
| 4 | East Suffolk | East of England | £607 | £798 | £947 | +5.8% |
| 5 | Swansea | Wales | £689 | £798 | £898 | +6.0% |
| 6 | Fenland | East of England | £628 | £809 | £982 | +3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walsall?
The average private rent in Walsall was £930 a month in September 2026, up 9.4% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £657 and a two-bedroom £802 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Walsall?
To keep a £657 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £26,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,710. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,036.
Is Walsall expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Walsall costs £802 a month, 38% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 91 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.