Average Rent in Hull
As of January 2026, the average rent in Hull is £670/month — 50% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.2% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £670/month (50% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +6.2% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £483/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £104/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Hull breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £670 | +6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | £483 | +6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | £599 | +6.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | £717 | +6.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £954 | +5.6% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Hull also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £926 |
| Semi-detached | £711 |
| Terraced | £662 |
| Flat / maisonette | £544 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Hull & East Riding area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £335 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £379 | £483 | +£104 |
| 2 bed | £474 | £599 | +£125 |
| 3 bed | £549 | £717 | +£168 |
| 4 bed | £698 | £954 | +£256 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Hull: what to know
Hull is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The average rent of £670 per month is 50% below the England average of £1,332. This is 14% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average of £777.
Rents in Hull have risen +6.2% over the past year, faster than the Yorkshire and The Humber average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Hull & East Riding area is £379/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £483. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £104/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Hull?
The average rent in Hull is £670 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £483, a 2-bed £599, a 3-bed £717.
Is rent in Hull going up or down?
Rents in Hull have increased by +6.2% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Hull compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Hull (£483) is £104 above the LHA rate of £379 for the Hull & East Riding area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Hull a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £670/month, Hull 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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