Bolton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bolton'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 Bolton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bolton is £1,112, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £901 for a two-bedroom, £1,191 for a three-bedroom, £1,613 for a four-bedroom, and £2,634 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bolton feature gardens and parking?

In Bolton, 75% of houses have a garden and 64% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bolton?

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

£1,112
Average Rent
£901
2 Bed
£1,191
3 Bed
£1,613
4 Bed
£2,634
5 Bed
75%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
64%
Include parking
Detached: 13%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 55%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bolton is BL7, where the average monthly rent is £1,262. The second and third most expensive areas are BL8 with an average rent of £1,225 and BL4 with an average rent of £1,211 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bolton is BL9, where the average monthly rent is £994. The second and third cheapest areas are BL2 with an average rent of £1,009 and BL3 with an average rent of £1,018 .

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 Bolton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bolton is £857, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £776 for a one-bedroom, £911 for a two-bedroom, £937 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bolton feature balconies and parking?

In Bolton, 17% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£857
Average Rent
£776
1 Bed
£911
2 Bed
£937
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
17%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bolton is BL7, where the average monthly rent is £966. The second and third most expensive areas are BL1 with an average rent of £929 and BL0 with an average rent of £912 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bolton is BL5, where the average monthly rent is £777. The second and third cheapest areas are BL3 with an average rent of £805 and BL4 with an average rent of £820 .

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