Manchester Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Manchester's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Manchester?
The average monthly rent for a house in Manchester is £1,449, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,153 for a two-bedroom, £1,376 for a three-bedroom, £1,929 for a four-bedroom, and £2,441 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Manchester feature gardens and parking?
In Manchester, 69% of houses have a garden and 73% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Manchester?
The housing mix in Manchester is 7% detached, 42% semi-detached, 49% terraced, and 3% other.
What is the most expensive area in Manchester to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Manchester is M14, where the average monthly rent is £2,667. The second and third most expensive areas are M20 with an average rent of £2,465 and M13 with an average rent of £1,968 .
What is the cheapest area in Manchester to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Manchester is M46, where the average monthly rent is £1,024. The second and third cheapest areas are M26 with an average rent of £1,057 and M29 with an average rent of £1,161 .
Flats and apartments
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!
What is the average rent for a flat in Manchester?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Manchester is £1,101, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £938 for a one-bedroom, £1,141 for a two-bedroom, £1,519 for a three-bedroom, and £2,021 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Manchester feature balconies and parking?
In Manchester, 15% of flats have a balcony and 66% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Manchester to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Manchester is M4, where the average monthly rent is £1,628. The second and third most expensive areas are M15 with an average rent of £1,570 and M3 with an average rent of £1,554 .
What is the cheapest area in Manchester to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Manchester is M31, where the average monthly rent is £778. The second and third cheapest areas are M46 with an average rent of £781 and M26 with an average rent of £812 .
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