Houses to rent in Wigan, Greater Manchester
There are 48 results for Wigan, Greater Manchester. Rental prices in Wigan range from £718 pcm to £1.4k pcm with an average price of £889 pcm.
Properties to rent in Wigan, Greater Manchester
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Rental market in Wigan
What's to rent
48 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
48 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 67% | 33% |
| Typical rent | £875 pcm | £850 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 6 days |
| Gross rental yield | 5.8% | 10.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Wigan
typical rent, cheapest first- Wigan £850 pcm
- Ince-in-Makerfield £863 pcm
Getting to know Wigan
stations in WiganSchools in Wigan
21 primary · 3 secondary · 96% rated good or outstanding- Westfield Community School primary · Outstanding
- Winstanley Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan primary · Outstanding
- Woodfield Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 48 homes to rent on Houses now, 760 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Wigan
What is the average rent in Wigan?
The average rent for a home in Wigan is £890 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £850 a month. This is based on the 48 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Wigan?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Wigan rents for £825 a month and a 3-bedroom home £925 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Wigan?
Most rents in Wigan are between £720 and £1,365 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £800 a month, and one in five £980 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Wigan?
There are 48 homes to rent in Wigan on Houses right now. 30 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Wigan?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Wigan over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £795 a month, 0.6% lower than the year before (£800 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 7%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Wigan?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 70% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 6 days against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Wigan?
About 10.1% gross for flats and 5.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Wigan over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Wigan?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in Wigan. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £850 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £875 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Wigan?
Of the areas around Wigan, Ince-in-Makerfield is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £865 a month. Wigan itself is £850 a month.
Are rental homes in Wigan furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in Wigan that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Wigan?
There are 21 primary and 3 secondary schools in Wigan. 96% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 9 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Wigan?
Stations in Wigan include Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate and Pemberton.