Birmingham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Birmingham'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 Birmingham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Birmingham is £1,459, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,106 for a two-bedroom, £1,334 for a three-bedroom, £1,740 for a four-bedroom, and £2,530 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Birmingham feature gardens and parking?

In Birmingham, 76% of houses have a garden and 78% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Birmingham?

The housing mix in Birmingham is 15% detached, 35% semi-detached, 47% terraced, and 3% other.

£1,459
Average Rent
£1,106
2 Bed
£1,334
3 Bed
£1,740
4 Bed
£2,530
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
78%
Include parking
Detached: 15%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 47%
Other: 3%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Birmingham is B94, where the average monthly rent is £3,830. The second and third most expensive areas are B93 with an average rent of £2,777 and B1 with an average rent of £2,678 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Birmingham is B49, where the average monthly rent is £1,038. The second and third cheapest areas are B65 with an average rent of £1,065 and B63 with an average rent of £1,089 .

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 Birmingham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Birmingham is £961, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £839 for a one-bedroom, £1,037 for a two-bedroom, £1,407 for a three-bedroom, and £1,356 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Birmingham feature balconies and parking?

In Birmingham, 11% of flats have a balcony and 66% include parking.

£961
Average Rent
£839
1 Bed
£1,037
2 Bed
£1,407
3 Bed
£1,356
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
66%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Birmingham is B3, where the average monthly rent is £1,536. The second and third most expensive areas are B5 with an average rent of £1,475 and B93 with an average rent of £1,458 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Birmingham is B20, where the average monthly rent is £724. The second and third cheapest areas are B96 with an average rent of £733 and B64 with an average rent of £747 .

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