Just 46 homes on the rental market in Manchester last year were affordable for people relying on housing benefits. The average cost of rent for a large family home in the city is now £821 more than the Local Housing Allowance.
It comes as rental costs continue to increase with the average two-bedroom property in Manchester city centre now priced at £1,279 per month. Across the rest of the city, the cost of rent has risen even more – by 4 pc on average.
However, Local Housing Allowance rates have been frozen since 2020. In Manchester, the monthly allowance for a two-bedroom home is £648.22.
