Wigan Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Wigan's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Wigan?

The average monthly rent for a house in Wigan is £991, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £862 for a two-bedroom, £990 for a three-bedroom, £1,443 for a four-bedroom, and £1,613 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Wigan feature gardens and parking?

In Wigan, 75% of houses have a garden and 69% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Wigan?

The housing mix in Wigan is 8% detached, 31% semi-detached, 56% terraced, and 5% other.

£991
Average Rent
£862
2 Bed
£990
3 Bed
£1,443
4 Bed
£1,613
5 Bed
75%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
69%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 56%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Wigan to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Wigan is WN1, where the average monthly rent is £1,126. The second and third most expensive areas are WN3 with an average rent of £1,079 and WN6 with an average rent of £1,003 .

What is the cheapest area in Wigan to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Wigan is WN2, where the average monthly rent is £905. The second and third cheapest areas are WN5 with an average rent of £921 and WN8 with an average rent of £921 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Wigan?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Wigan is £728, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £654 for a one-bedroom, £760 for a two-bedroom, £906 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Wigan feature balconies and parking?

In Wigan, 9% of flats have a balcony and 64% include parking.

£728
Average Rent
£654
1 Bed
£760
2 Bed
£906
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
64%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Wigan to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Wigan is WN6, where the average monthly rent is £793. The second and third most expensive areas are WN7 with an average rent of £787 and WN3 with an average rent of £755 .

What is the cheapest area in Wigan to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Wigan is WN4, where the average monthly rent is £627. The second and third cheapest areas are WN2 with an average rent of £692 and WN1 with an average rent of £711 .

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