Renting in Liverpool

North West

Average rent for a 2-bed in Liverpool: £800/mo

Pop. 496,0007.2% yield+6.8% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£550	£6,600
1-bed	£650	£7,800
2-bed	£800	£9,600
3-bed	£1,000	£12,000
4-bed	£1,250	£15,000

Visual Comparison

Studio

£550/mo

1-bed

£650/mo

2-bed

£800/mo

3-bed

£1,000/mo

4-bed

£1,250/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Liverpool 2-bed rent is £250 (-24%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

7.2%

Rent Growth

6.8%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£923

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Liverpool offers some of the highest rental yields in the UK, attracting buy-to-let investors. The city has undergone major regeneration, with the Baltic Triangle and waterfront areas seeing strong demand from young professionals. Rents remain affordable compared to other major cities.

Popular Rental Areas in Liverpool

Baltic Triangle

Popular neighbourhood in Liverpool

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Ropewalks

Popular neighbourhood in Liverpool

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Aigburth

Popular neighbourhood in Liverpool

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Woolton

Popular neighbourhood in Liverpool

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Transport Links

Lime Street mainline station, Merseyrail network, extensive bus routes, and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

True Cost of Renting in Liverpool

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,214

£14,568 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£800
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£184
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 Liverpool

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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