Barnsley Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Barnsley's 2025 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 £923, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £764 for a two-bedroom, £978 for a three-bedroom, £1,331 for a four-bedroom, and £1,649 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Barnsley feature gardens and parking?

In Barnsley, 78% of houses have a garden and 71% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Barnsley?

The housing mix in Barnsley is 13% detached, 28% semi-detached, 55% terraced, and 5% other.

£923
Average Rent
£764
2 Bed
£978
3 Bed
£1,331
4 Bed
£1,649
5 Bed
78%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
71%
Include parking
Detached: 13%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 55%
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 HD8, where the average monthly rent is £1,218. The second and third most expensive areas are HD9 with an average rent of £1,164 and S35 with an average rent of £980 .

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 £785. The second and third cheapest areas are S70 with an average rent of £794 and S73 with an average rent of £794 .

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 £706, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £635 for a one-bedroom, £736 for a two-bedroom, £838 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Barnsley feature balconies and parking?

In Barnsley, 9% of flats have a balcony and 70% include parking.

£706
Average Rent
£635
1 Bed
£736
2 Bed
£838
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
70%
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 £897. The second and third most expensive areas are S35 with an average rent of £812 and S70 with an average rent of £777 .

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 £593. The second and third cheapest areas are S63 with an average rent of £621 and S74 with an average rent of £622 .

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