Renting in Stoke-on-Trent

West Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Stoke-on-Trent: £600/mo

Pop. 258,0007.5% yield+4.2% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£400	£4,800
1-bed	£475	£5,700
2-bed	£600	£7,200
3-bed	£750	£9,000
4-bed	£950	£11,400

Visual Comparison

Studio

£400/mo

1-bed

£475/mo

2-bed

£600/mo

3-bed

£750/mo

4-bed

£950/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Stoke-on-Trent 2-bed rent is £450 (-43%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

7.5%

Rent Growth

4.2%

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£692

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Stoke-on-Trent is one of the most affordable cities to rent in the UK, offering some of the highest gross yields nationally. The city's ceramics heritage is giving way to a more diversified economy. Keele University adds student demand to the market.

Popular Rental Areas in Stoke-on-Trent

Hanley

Popular neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent

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Newcastle-under-Lyme

Popular neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent

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Trentham

Popular neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stone

Popular neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent

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Transport Links

Stoke-on-Trent mainline station on the West Coast Main Line. Good motorway links via M6.

True Cost of Renting in Stoke-on-Trent

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£981

£11,772 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£600
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£151
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 Stoke-on-Trent

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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