Average Rent in Birmingham
As of January 2026, the average rent in Birmingham is £1,087/month — 18% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +4.3% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,087/month (18% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +4.3% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £821/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £128/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Birmingham breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,087 | +4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | £821 | +4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | £992 | +4.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,119 | +4.7% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,567 | +3.6% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Birmingham also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,425 |
| Semi-detached | £1,136 |
| Terraced | £1,082 |
| Flat / maisonette | £910 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Birmingham area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £341 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £693 | £821 | +£128 |
| 2 bed | £748 | £992 | +£244 |
| 3 bed | £823 | £1,119 | +£296 |
| 4 bed | £1,097 | £1,567 | +£470 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Birmingham: what to know
Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The average rent of £1,087 per month is 18% below the England average of £1,332. This is 17% above the West Midlands regional average of £929.
Rents in Birmingham have risen +4.3% over the past year, slower than the West Midlands average of +5.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Birmingham area is £693/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £821. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £128/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Birmingham, building a strong credit profile can help you pass tenant referencing checks and access a wider range of properties. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The average rent in Birmingham is £1,087 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £821, a 2-bed £992, a 3-bed £1,119.
Is rent in Birmingham going up or down?
Rents in Birmingham have increased by +4.3% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Birmingham compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Birmingham (£821) is £128 above the LHA rate of £693 for the Birmingham area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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