North West
Average rent in Bolton (2026)
The average 1-bed rent in Bolton is £630 a month, and a 2-bed is £810.
That is 43% below the UK average 1-bed rent of £1,115 and makes Bolton the 91st most expensive of the 109 cities and towns we track.
- 1-bed average
- £630
- Per week
- £145
- UK rank
- 91st of 109
- Take-home needed (30%)
- £2,100
Rent in Bolton by bedrooms
| Property | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £630 | £145 |
| 2 bedrooms | £810 | £187 |
| 3 bedrooms | £940 | £217 |
Indicative 2026/27 averages. Rents vary by neighbourhood, property condition and EPC rating. Use the rental value calculator to estimate a specific property.
What salary do you need to rent in Bolton?
Monthly take-home pay you need so that the average rent stays within each share of your income. The usual guideline is no more than 30%.
| Property | Comfortable (28%) | Guideline (30%) | Stretch (35%) | Minimum (40%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed (£630) | £2,250 | £2,100 | £1,801 | £1,575 |
| 2-bed (£810) | £2,893 | £2,700 | £2,315 | £2,025 |
Many letting agents also ask for a gross annual income of around 30 times the monthly rent, which for a 1-bed here is about £18,900 a year. This is an agent referencing rule, separate from your own budget. Not sure what your take-home is? Work it out here.
Bolton compared with the rest of North West
Across the 14 places we track in North West, 1-bed rents run from £540 in Burnley to £1,035 in Manchester. The middle value is £743, and Bolton is 10th most expensive in the region.
| Place | 1-bed | 2-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £1,035 | £1,320 |
| Didsbury | £945 | £1,190 |
| Salford | £945 | £1,190 |
| Chester | £900 | £1,150 |
| Stockport | £855 | £1,065 |
| Warrington | £810 | £1,020 |
| Liverpool | £765 | £935 |
| Lancaster | £720 | £895 |
| Preston | £675 | £850 |
| Bolton (this page) | £630 | £810 |
| Carlisle | £630 | £810 |
| Blackburn | £585 | £725 |
Places with similar rents
If you are weighing up where to live, these places have a 1-bed rent closest to Bolton. The cheapest place we track is Hartlepool at £540.
Renting in Bolton: common questions
What is the average rent in Bolton?
In 2026/27 the indicative average rent in Bolton is £630 a month for a 1-bedroom property and £810 a month for a 2-bedroom property, and £940 for a 3-bedroom property. That makes Bolton the 91st most expensive of the 109 UK cities and towns we track.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 1-bed in Bolton?
To keep a £630 rent at the 30% guideline you need monthly take-home pay of about £2,100. For a more comfortable 28% share it is £2,250, and the absolute minimum at 40% is £1,575.
Is Bolton cheaper than London?
Yes. A 1-bed in Bolton averages £630 a month against £1,890 in London, a difference of £1,260 a month.
How much is weekly rent in Bolton?
A 1-bed at £630 a month works out at roughly £145 a week, or £7,560 a year. A 2-bed at £810 a month is roughly £187 a week.
How does Bolton compare with the rest of North West?
Across the 14 places we track in North West, 1-bed rents range from £540 in Burnley to £1,035 in Manchester, with a middle value of £743. Bolton is 10th most expensive in the region.
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Figures are indicative averages for 2026/27, rounded for planning, and are for information only. They are not financial, legal or housing advice. See our methodology for how the figures are produced. Last reviewed October 2026.