Average Rent in Stratford-on-Avon
As of January 2026, the average rent in Stratford-on-Avon is £1,101/month — 17% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +3.3% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,101/month (17% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +3.3% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £779/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £81/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Stratford-on-Avon breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,101 | +3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | £779 | +4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | £976 | +3.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,212 | +3.2% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,747 | +2.3% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Stratford-on-Avon also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,516 |
| Semi-detached | £1,174 |
| Terraced | £1,060 |
| Flat / maisonette | £890 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Warwickshire South 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 | £779 | +£81 |
| 2 bed | £848 | £976 | +£128 |
| 3 bed | £1,042 | £1,212 | +£170 |
| 4 bed | £1,346 | £1,747 | +£401 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Stratford-on-Avon: what to know
Stratford-on-Avon is in the West Midlands region of England. The average rent of £1,101 per month is 17% below the England average of £1,332. This is 19% above the West Midlands regional average of £929.
Rents in Stratford-on-Avon have risen +3.3% over the past year, slower than the West Midlands average of +5.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Warwickshire South area is £698/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £779. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £81/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Stratford-on-Avon?
The average rent in Stratford-on-Avon is £1,101 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £779, a 2-bed £976, a 3-bed £1,212.
Is rent in Stratford-on-Avon going up or down?
Rents in Stratford-on-Avon have increased by +3.3% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Stratford-on-Avon compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Stratford-on-Avon (£779) is £81 above the LHA rate of £698 for the Warwickshire South area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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