Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Wakefield 2026
The average monthly private rent in Wakefield is £810, a change of +5.9% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£810
Annual change
+5.9%
Gross yield
4.9%
Wakefield rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£579 pcm
Two bedrooms£730 pcm
Three bedrooms£874 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,224 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Wakefield
With an average price of £199,347 and average rent of £810 per month, Wakefield offers a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.