Average rent in Westmorland and Furness
The average private rent in Westmorland and Furness was £819 a month in September 2026, +6.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £776, 40% below the UK average of £1,287 and 13% below the average for the North West. It is the 17th most expensive of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+6.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Westmorland and Furness
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 | £606 | £24,240 | £18,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | £776 | £31,040 | £23,280 |
The median full-time salary for Westmorland and Furness residents is £41,859 (2025, £20.17 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 17% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Westmorland and Furness
How rents in Westmorland and Furness have changed
Average rent is +48.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £819 | £776 |
| 2025 | £771 | £729 |
| 2024 | £720 | £679 |
| 2023 | £673 | £634 |
| 2022 | £651 | £614 |
| 2021 | £625 | £590 |
| 2020 | £606 | £573 |
| 2019 | £596 | £564 |
| 2018 | £583 | £553 |
| 2017 | £567 | £538 |
| 2016 | £551 | £523 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen and Shire | Scotland | £602 | £777 | £965 | -1.2% |
| 2 | Shropshire | West Midlands | £611 | £773 | £959 | +4.8% |
| 3 | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | £616 | £779 | £948 | +7.0% |
| 4 | North Devon | South West | £590 | £780 | £967 | -0.3% |
| 5 | Dudley | West Midlands | £609 | £780 | £940 | +3.1% |
| 6 | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | £599 | £771 | £955 | +6.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westmorland and Furness?
The average private rent in Westmorland and Furness was £819 a month in September 2026, up 6.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £606 and a two-bedroom £776 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Westmorland and Furness?
To keep a £606 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,240 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,180. The median full-time salary for residents is £41,859.
Is Westmorland and Furness expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Westmorland and Furness costs £776 a month, 40% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 78 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.