Looking for a place to rent in Wales? We’ve crunched the numbers, and here’s how the counties stand in 2026! Powys steals the spotlight as the cheapest, with rentals around £611 per month, taking up just 20% of the average wage.
Cardiff takes the opposite title, being the priciest with rents averaging £1,151 and eating up a whopping 37% of the local wage. That’s a 6% rise since 2016! Meanwhile, the Vale of Glamorgan saw the biggest hike, with rents now consuming 7% more of monthly wages.
Surprisingly, Swansea isn’t sky-high on the list, sitting at number six. Pembrokeshire, on the other hand, has witnessed the largest decline in rental burden, dropping from 26% to 22% of the average wage.
For those keen on bargains, the cheapest counties include Gwynedd (£677), Carmarthenshire (£662), Neath Port Talbot (£662), Blaenau Gwent (£659), and Powys (£611).
So whether you want the hustle and bustle of a city or the tranquillity of the countryside, our interactive map can guide you through the rent prices across Wales. Which spot would you choose to call home? 🏡
Find out more about the rental trends in your area and how they’ve changed over the past decade! 📈 Let us know where you’d pick in the comments below! ⬇️ #WalesRentals #HomeSweetHome #AffordableLiving