Average Rent in Sunderland
As of January 2026, the average rent in Sunderland is £693/month — 48% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +5.0% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £693/month (48% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +5.0% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £513/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £89/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Sunderland breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £693 | +5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | £513 | +5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £634 | +5.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | £756 | +5.1% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,065 | +4.1% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Sunderland also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,033 |
| Semi-detached | £718 |
| Terraced | £708 |
| Flat / maisonette | £598 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Sunderland area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £320 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £424 | £513 | +£89 |
| 2 bed | £474 | £634 | +£160 |
| 3 bed | £549 | £756 | +£207 |
| 4 bed | £698 | £1,065 | +£367 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Sunderland: what to know
Sunderland is in the North East region of England. The average rent of £693 per month is 48% below the England average of £1,332. This is roughly in line with the North East regional average of £731.
Rents in Sunderland have risen +5.0% over the past year, slower than the North East average of +7.0%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Sunderland area is £424/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £513. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £89/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Sunderland?
The average rent in Sunderland is £693 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £513, a 2-bed £634, a 3-bed £756.
Is rent in Sunderland going up or down?
Rents in Sunderland have increased by +5.0% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Sunderland compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Sunderland (£513) is £89 above the LHA rate of £424 for the Sunderland area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Sunderland a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £693/month, Sunderland 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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