Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £786 | £129,558 | 7.3% |
| Terraced | £917 | £179,418 | 6.1% |
| Semi-detached | £1,008 | £239,834 | 5.0% |
| Detached | £1,225 | £398,405 | 3.7% |
In Liverpool, flats give the highest gross yield, at 7.3%. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before costs. Averages cover every home and tenancy, so a real purchase can differ: run the figures for a specific property in the rental yield calculator.
How Liverpool compares in North West
Liverpool ranks 11 of 35 for average rent in North West, and 4 of 35 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton | £938 | +5.3% | 5.0% |
| Tameside | £931 | +5.2% | 5.3% |
| Liverpool | £913 | +5.6% | 5.8% |
| Warrington | £899 | +5.3% | 4.1% |
| Bolton | £894 | +11.1% | 5.2% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Liverpool
- Is my rent too low? Compare your rent with the Liverpool average for your number of bedrooms.
- When can I raise the rent? Rent rises now follow the Section 13 process, once a year.
- Landlord compliance checklist: every check a let needs.
Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Liverpool?
£913 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +5.6% on a year earlier, and 6% below the North West average of £969.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Liverpool?
£837 a month in August 2026, against £882 across North West. A 1-bedroom home averages £686 and a 3-bedroom home £963.
Is Liverpool good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Liverpool is 5.8%, ranking 4 of 35 areas in North West. Flats yield the most, at 7.3%. Yields are lower where prices are high, so check the numbers on a real property before you buy.
Sources
Figures are averages for all private rented homes, including existing tenancies, so rents for new lets are usually higher. Updated monthly.