Merseyside Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Merseyside's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Merseyside?

The average monthly rent for a house in Merseyside is £1,912, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,102 for a two-bedroom, £1,593 for a three-bedroom, £2,760 for a four-bedroom, and £5,896 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Merseyside feature gardens and parking?

In Merseyside, 73% of houses have a garden and 72% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Merseyside?

The housing mix in Merseyside is 11% detached, 35% semi-detached, 49% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,912
Average Rent
£1,102
2 Bed
£1,593
3 Bed
£2,760
4 Bed
£5,896
5 Bed
73%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
72%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 49%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Merseyside to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Merseyside is PR8, where the average monthly rent is £27.2k. The second and third most expensive areas are PR9 with an average rent of £12.9k and L37 with an average rent of £9,536 .

What is the cheapest area in Merseyside to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Merseyside is L2, where the average monthly rent is £628. The second and third cheapest areas are CH41 with an average rent of £844 and CH42 with an average rent of £848 .

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 Merseyside?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Merseyside is £923, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £748 for a one-bedroom, £962 for a two-bedroom, £1,408 for a three-bedroom, and £1,193 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Merseyside feature balconies and parking?

In Merseyside, 12% of flats have a balcony and 64% include parking.

£923
Average Rent
£748
1 Bed
£962
2 Bed
£1,408
3 Bed
£1,193
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
64%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Merseyside to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Merseyside is PR8, where the average monthly rent is £3,433. The second and third most expensive areas are CH60 with an average rent of £3,025 and PR9 with an average rent of £1,492 .

What is the cheapest area in Merseyside to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Merseyside is L32, where the average monthly rent is £600. The second and third cheapest areas are CH46 with an average rent of £627 and L30 with an average rent of £631 .

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