Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Wakefield 2026
The average monthly private rent in Wakefield is £794, a change of +5.6% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£794
Annual change
+5.6%
Gross yield
4.8%
Wakefield rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£567 pcm
Two bedrooms£715 pcm
Three bedrooms£855 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,200 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Wakefield
With an average price of £196,895 and average rent of £794 per month, Wakefield offers a gross rental yield of about 4.8%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.