What a home costs in Manchester
A typical two-bed flat to rent in Manchester comes to £1,633 a month once the bills are added, or £817 each for two people. A one-bed for one person comes to £1,333, at council tax band D.
In Manchester, that's £414 a month more than the average two-bed across the North West (£1,219), both at band D.
With band D council tax, bills add 32% to a two-bed's rent here: 260th of the 348 councils with a published rent, where 1st is where they add the most. Council tax is the biggest bill, at £192.67 a month at band D, £14 less than the average across the North West.
Estimate · figures checked 18 Oct 2026 · guidance, not advice · sources
Each month in Manchester
| A month | One-bed, one person | Two-bed, two people |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | £1,003.00 | £1,233.00 |
| Council tax (band D) | £144.50 | £192.67 |
| Energy | £82.36 | £104.64 |
| Water and sewerage | £55.08 | £55.08 |
| Broadband | £28.00 | £28.00 |
| TV licence | £15.00 | £15.00 |
| Contents insurance | £4.92 | £4.92 |
| All in | £1,332.87 | £1,633.31 |
Council tax in Manchester by band, 2026/27
| Band | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,541.36 | £128.45 |
| B | £1,798.25 | £149.85 |
| C | £2,055.15 | £171.26 |
| D | £2,312.04 | £192.67 |
| E | £2,825.83 | £235.49 |
| F | £3,339.61 | £278.30 |
| G | £3,853.40 | £321.12 |
| H | £4,624.08 | £385.34 |
Energy and water
Manchester is in Ofgem's North West price cap region. From 1 October to 31 December 2026, by Direct Debit: electricity 26.49p a kWh and 45.68p a day; gas 7.86p a kWh and 29.81p a day.
In Manchester, United Utilities supplies water and takes waste water away. The average household bill for 2026/27 is £661 a year.
Rents and prices
The average private rent (ONS, August 2026) is £1,003 a month for a one-bed and £1,233 for a two-bed, £1,373 across all homes, up 4.2% on a year earlier. The average flat sold for £195,305 (UK House Price Index, July 2026).
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