Average Rent in Solihull
As of January 2026, the average rent in Solihull is £1,252/month — 6% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +1.0% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,252/month (6% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +1.0% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £839/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £141/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Solihull breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,252 | +1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | £839 | +1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,041 | +1.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,234 | +1.2% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,849 | +0.1% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Solihull also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,780 |
| Semi-detached | £1,292 |
| Terraced | £1,206 |
| Flat / maisonette | £994 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Solihull area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £411 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £698 | £839 | +£141 |
| 2 bed | £823 | £1,041 | +£218 |
| 3 bed | £997 | £1,234 | +£237 |
| 4 bed | £1,371 | £1,849 | +£478 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Solihull: what to know
Solihull is in the West Midlands region of England. The average rent of £1,252 per month is 6% below the England average of £1,332. This is 35% above the West Midlands regional average of £929.
Rents in Solihull have risen +1.0% over the past year, slower than the West Midlands average of +5.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Solihull area is £698/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £839. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £141/month.
If you’re looking to rent in Solihull, 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 Solihull?
The average rent in Solihull is £1,252 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £839, a 2-bed £1,041, a 3-bed £1,234.
Is rent in Solihull going up or down?
Rents in Solihull have increased by +1.0% over the past year. This is below the national average rate of increase, suggesting the market is relatively stable.
How does rent in Solihull compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Solihull (£839) is £141 above the LHA rate of £698 for the Solihull area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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