Renting in Coventry

West Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Coventry: £850/mo

Pop. 379,0006.2% yield+5.8% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£550	£6,600
1-bed	£675	£8,100
2-bed	£850	£10,200
3-bed	£1,075	£12,900
4-bed	£1,325	£15,900

Visual Comparison

Studio

£550/mo

1-bed

£675/mo

2-bed

£850/mo

3-bed

£1,075/mo

4-bed

£1,325/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Coventry 2-bed rent is £200 (-19%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

6.2%

Rent Growth

5.8%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£981

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Coventry's two universities and growing automotive and tech industries create strong rental demand. The city was UK City of Culture in 2021, boosting regeneration. Rents are more affordable than neighbouring Birmingham and Warwick.

Popular Rental Areas in Coventry

Earlsdon

Popular neighbourhood in Coventry

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Chapelfields

Popular neighbourhood in Coventry

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Stoke

Popular neighbourhood in Coventry

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Styvechale

Popular neighbourhood in Coventry

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Transport Links

Coventry mainline station with services to London, Birmingham, and the North. Extensive bus network.

True Cost of Renting in Coventry

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,237

£14,844 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£850
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£157
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 Coventry

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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