Average rent in Warrington
The average private rent in Warrington was £903 a month in September 2026, +5.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £839, 35% below the UK average of £1,287 and 5% below the average for the North West. It is the 11th most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Warrington
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 | £676 | £27,040 | £20,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | £839 | £33,560 | £25,170 |
The median full-time salary for Warrington residents is £40,380 (2025, £20.15 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Warrington
How rents in Warrington have changed
Average rent is +49.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £903 | £839 |
| 2025 | £858 | £797 |
| 2024 | £800 | £740 |
| 2023 | £742 | £686 |
| 2022 | £698 | £645 |
| 2021 | £670 | £621 |
| 2020 | £656 | £611 |
| 2019 | £642 | £598 |
| 2018 | £637 | £594 |
| 2017 | £622 | £581 |
| 2016 | £606 | £566 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lothian | Scotland | £621 | £839 | £1,105 | +9.3% |
| 2 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
| 3 | Liverpool | North West | £688 | £840 | £967 | +5.4% |
| 4 | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | £637 | £842 | £1,027 | +2.8% |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | West Midlands | £675 | £845 | £1,014 | +10.7% |
| 6 | Lincoln | East Midlands | £662 | £832 | £996 | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Warrington?
The average private rent in Warrington was £903 a month in September 2026, up 5.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £676 and a two-bedroom £839 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Warrington?
To keep a £676 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,280. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,380.
Is Warrington expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Warrington costs £839 a month, 35% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 103 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.