Renting in Carlisle

North West

Average rent for a 2-bed in Carlisle: £575/mo

Pop. 108,0006.8% yield+3.8% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£375	£4,500
1-bed	£450	£5,400
2-bed	£575	£6,900
3-bed	£725	£8,700
4-bed	£900	£10,800

Visual Comparison

Studio

£375/mo

1-bed

£450/mo

2-bed

£575/mo

3-bed

£725/mo

4-bed

£900/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Carlisle 2-bed rent is £475 (-45%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

6.8%

Rent Growth

3.8%

year on year

Demand

Low

Avg Deposit

£664

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Carlisle is a border city with some of the lowest rents in England. The University of Cumbria provides modest student demand. Its location on the West Coast Main Line offers rail connections to both England and Scotland.

Popular Rental Areas in Carlisle

Stanwix

Popular neighbourhood in Carlisle

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Botcherby

Popular neighbourhood in Carlisle

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Harraby

Popular neighbourhood in Carlisle

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Denton Holme

Popular neighbourhood in Carlisle

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Transport Links

Carlisle mainline station on the West Coast Main Line with services to London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Close to the Scottish border.

True Cost of Renting in Carlisle

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£963

£11,556 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£575
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£158
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Carlisle

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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