St. Helens Rent Guide and Insights

Discover St. Helens'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 St. Helens?

The average monthly rent for a house in St. Helens is £1,159, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £892 for a two-bedroom, £1,204 for a three-bedroom, £1,504 for a four-bedroom, and £4,181 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in St. Helens feature gardens and parking?

In St. Helens, 76% of houses have a garden and 74% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in St. Helens?

The housing mix in St. Helens is 11% detached, 36% semi-detached, 48% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,159
Average Rent
£892
2 Bed
£1,204
3 Bed
£1,504
4 Bed
£4,181
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
74%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 36%
Terraced: 48%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in St. Helens to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in St. Helens is L39, where the average monthly rent is £2,323. The second and third most expensive areas are WA8 with an average rent of £1,311 and L34 with an average rent of £1,210 .

What is the cheapest area in St. Helens to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in St. Helens is WA10, where the average monthly rent is £904. The second and third cheapest areas are WA9 with an average rent of £938 and WN5 with an average rent of £950 .

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 St. Helens?

The average monthly rent for a flat in St. Helens is £770, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £703 for a one-bedroom, £796 for a two-bedroom, £901 for a three-bedroom, and £1,247 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in St. Helens feature balconies and parking?

In St. Helens, 7% of flats have a balcony and 66% include parking.

£770
Average Rent
£703
1 Bed
£796
2 Bed
£901
3 Bed
£1,247
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
66%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in St. Helens to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in St. Helens is WA2, where the average monthly rent is £879. The second and third most expensive areas are L39 with an average rent of £868 and WA5 with an average rent of £837 .

What is the cheapest area in St. Helens to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in St. Helens is WN4, where the average monthly rent is £643. The second and third cheapest areas are WA9 with an average rent of £693 and WA11 with an average rent of £696 .

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