Renting in Wolverhampton

West Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Wolverhampton: £725/mo

Pop. 264,0006.6% yield+5% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£475	£5,700
1-bed	£575	£6,900
2-bed	£725	£8,700
3-bed	£925	£11,100
4-bed	£1,150	£13,800

Visual Comparison

Studio

£475/mo

1-bed

£575/mo

2-bed

£725/mo

3-bed

£925/mo

4-bed

£1,150/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Wolverhampton 2-bed rent is £325 (-31%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

6.6%

Rent Growth

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£837

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Wolverhampton offers affordable renting within easy reach of Birmingham via the Metro tram. The city has seen regeneration around the station quarter, and rents are gradually rising. It appeals to tenants priced out of Birmingham's centre.

Popular Rental Areas in Wolverhampton

Tettenhall

Popular neighbourhood in Wolverhampton

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Penn

Popular neighbourhood in Wolverhampton

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Compton

Popular neighbourhood in Wolverhampton

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Finchfield

Popular neighbourhood in Wolverhampton

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Transport Links

Wolverhampton mainline station with West Midlands Metro tram link to Birmingham. Extensive bus network.

True Cost of Renting in Wolverhampton

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,116

£13,392 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£725
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£161
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 Wolverhampton

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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