Barking and Dagenham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Barking and Dagenham's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Barking and Dagenham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Barking and Dagenham is £2,192, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,829 for a two-bedroom, £2,160 for a three-bedroom, £2,535 for a four-bedroom, and £3,124 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Barking and Dagenham feature gardens and parking?

In Barking and Dagenham, 82% of houses have a garden and 73% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Barking and Dagenham?

The housing mix in Barking and Dagenham is 6% detached, 29% semi-detached, 62% terraced, and 5% other.

£2,192
Average Rent
£1,829
2 Bed
£2,160
3 Bed
£2,535
4 Bed
£3,124
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
73%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 62%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Barking and Dagenham to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Barking and Dagenham is RM6, where the average monthly rent is £2,395. The second and third most expensive areas are RM5 with an average rent of £2,264 and IG11 with an average rent of £2,237 .

What is the cheapest area in Barking and Dagenham to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Barking and Dagenham is RM9, where the average monthly rent is £2,028. The second and third cheapest areas are RM10 with an average rent of £2,072 and RM7 with an average rent of £2,171 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Barking and Dagenham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Barking and Dagenham is £1,575, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,385 for a one-bedroom, £1,683 for a two-bedroom, £2,007 for a three-bedroom, and £2,392 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Barking and Dagenham feature balconies and parking?

In Barking and Dagenham, 30% of flats have a balcony and 53% include parking.

£1,575
Average Rent
£1,385
1 Bed
£1,683
2 Bed
£2,007
3 Bed
£2,392
4 Bed
30%
Have a balcony
53%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Barking and Dagenham to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Barking and Dagenham is IG11, where the average monthly rent is £1,720. The second and third most expensive areas are RM9 with an average rent of £1,708 and RM8 with an average rent of £1,619 .

What is the cheapest area in Barking and Dagenham to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Barking and Dagenham is RM10, where the average monthly rent is £1,436. The second and third cheapest areas are RM5 with an average rent of £1,484 and RM7 with an average rent of £1,516 .

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