Average Rent in Cheshire West
As of January 2026, the average rent in Cheshire West is £954/month — 28% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.6% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £954/month (28% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +6.6% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £697/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £148/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Cheshire West breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £954 | +6.6% |
| 1 bedroom | £697 | +7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | £878 | +6.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,077 | +6.7% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,560 | +5.6% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Cheshire West also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,350 |
| Semi-detached | £1,079 |
| Terraced | £942 |
| Flat / maisonette | £818 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the West Cheshire area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £375 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £549 | £697 | +£148 |
| 2 bed | £673 | £878 | +£205 |
| 3 bed | £793 | £1,077 | +£284 |
| 4 bed | £1,221 | £1,560 | +£339 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Cheshire West: what to know
Cheshire West is in the North West region of England. The average rent of £954 per month is 28% below the England average of £1,332. This is 13% above the North West regional average of £845.
Rents in Cheshire West have risen +6.6% over the past year, broadly in line with the North West average of +6.6%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the West Cheshire area is £549/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £697. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £148/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Cheshire West, 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 Cheshire West?
The average rent in Cheshire West is £954 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £697, a 2-bed £878, a 3-bed £1,077.
Is rent in Cheshire West going up or down?
Rents in Cheshire West have increased by +6.6% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Cheshire West compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Cheshire West (£697) is £148 above the LHA rate of £549 for the West Cheshire area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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