Barnsley Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Barnsley'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 Barnsley?

The average monthly rent for a house in Barnsley is £922, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £773 for a two-bedroom, £979 for a three-bedroom, £1,356 for a four-bedroom, and £1,620 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Barnsley feature gardens and parking?

In Barnsley, 76% of houses have a garden and 72% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Barnsley?

The housing mix in Barnsley is 11% detached, 29% semi-detached, 56% terraced, and 5% other.

£922
Average Rent
£773
2 Bed
£979
3 Bed
£1,356
4 Bed
£1,620
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
72%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 56%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Barnsley to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Barnsley is HD9, where the average monthly rent is £1,263. The second and third most expensive areas are HD8 with an average rent of £1,173 and S35 with an average rent of £957 .

What is the cheapest area in Barnsley to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Barnsley is S63, where the average monthly rent is £794. The second and third cheapest areas are S73 with an average rent of £804 and DN5 with an average rent of £813 .

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 Barnsley?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Barnsley is £702, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £622 for a one-bedroom, £731 for a two-bedroom, £851 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Barnsley feature balconies and parking?

In Barnsley, 8% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£702
Average Rent
£622
1 Bed
£731
2 Bed
£851
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
8%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Barnsley to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Barnsley is HD9, where the average monthly rent is £879. The second and third most expensive areas are S35 with an average rent of £793 and S70 with an average rent of £770 .

What is the cheapest area in Barnsley to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Barnsley is S73, where the average monthly rent is £584. The second and third cheapest areas are S74 with an average rent of £620 and S63 with an average rent of £627 .

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