Average rent in Wrexham
The average private rent in Wrexham was £773 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £713, 45% below the UK average of £1,287 and 9% below the average for Wales. It is the 9th most expensive of 22 areas in Wales. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Wrexham
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 | £599 | £23,960 | £17,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | £713 | £28,520 | £21,390 |
The median full-time salary for Wrexham residents is £35,246 (2025, £17.41 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Wrexham
How rents in Wrexham have changed
Average rent is +39.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £773 | £713 |
| 2025 | £750 | £693 |
| 2024 | £710 | £656 |
| 2023 | £650 | £600 |
| 2022 | £609 | £562 |
| 2021 | £577 | £533 |
| 2020 | £572 | £529 |
| 2019 | £569 | £526 |
| 2018 | £560 | £518 |
| 2017 | £556 | £513 |
| 2016 | £553 | £512 |
Areas with similar rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wrexham?
The average private rent in Wrexham was £773 a month in September 2026, up 3.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £599 and a two-bedroom £713 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Wrexham?
To keep a £599 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,960 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,970. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,246.
Is Wrexham expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Wrexham costs £713 a month, 45% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 43 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.