Average Rent in Hartlepool
As of January 2026, the average rent in Hartlepool is £566/month — 58% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +5.1% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £566/month (58% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +5.1% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £407/month
- 1-bed rents are within the Local Housing Allowance rate
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Hartlepool breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £566 | +5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | £407 | +5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | £515 | +5.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | £615 | +5.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £822 | +4.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Hartlepool also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £816 |
| Semi-detached | £628 |
| Terraced | £559 |
| Flat / maisonette | £490 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Teesside area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £288 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £409 | £407 | £-2 |
| 2 bed | £474 | £515 | +£41 |
| 3 bed | £549 | £615 | +£66 |
| 4 bed | £748 | £822 | +£74 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Hartlepool: what to know
Hartlepool is in the North East region of England. The average rent of £566 per month is 58% below the England average of £1,332. This is 23% below the North East regional average of £731.
Rents in Hartlepool have risen +5.1% over the past year, slower than the North East average of +7.0%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Teesside area (£409/month for a 1-bed) currently covers the average market rent of £407, which is relatively uncommon across England.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Hartlepool?
The average rent in Hartlepool is £566 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £407, a 2-bed £515, a 3-bed £615.
Is rent in Hartlepool going up or down?
Rents in Hartlepool have increased by +5.1% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Hartlepool compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Hartlepool (£407) is within the LHA rate of £409 for the Teesside area, which is relatively uncommon across England.
Is Hartlepool a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £566/month, Hartlepool is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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