Basildon Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Basildon'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 Basildon?

The average monthly rent for a house in Basildon is £1,970, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,535 for a two-bedroom, £1,886 for a three-bedroom, £2,400 for a four-bedroom, and £2,917 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Basildon feature gardens and parking?

In Basildon, 84% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Basildon?

The housing mix in Basildon is 23% detached, 25% semi-detached, 37% terraced, and 15% other.

£1,970
Average Rent
£1,535
2 Bed
£1,886
3 Bed
£2,400
4 Bed
£2,917
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 25%
Terraced: 37%
Other: 15%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Basildon is CM11, where the average monthly rent is £2,522. The second and third most expensive areas are CM13 with an average rent of £2,329 and CM4 with an average rent of £2,191 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Basildon is SS13, where the average monthly rent is £1,486. The second and third cheapest areas are SS14 with an average rent of £1,712 and SS16 with an average rent of £1,850 .

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 Basildon?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Basildon is £1,303, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,124 for a one-bedroom, £1,395 for a two-bedroom, £2,262 for a three-bedroom, and £1,150 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Basildon feature balconies and parking?

In Basildon, 22% of flats have a balcony and 78% include parking.

£1,303
Average Rent
£1,124
1 Bed
£1,395
2 Bed
£2,262
3 Bed
£1,150
4 Bed
22%
Have a balcony
78%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Basildon is CM4, where the average monthly rent is £1,736. The second and third most expensive areas are CM13 with an average rent of £1,521 and CM12 with an average rent of £1,381 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Basildon is SS13, where the average monthly rent is £1,110. The second and third cheapest areas are SS15 with an average rent of £1,196 and SS11 with an average rent of £1,202 .

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