Bournemouth Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bournemouth'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 Bournemouth?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bournemouth is £2,002, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,338 for a two-bedroom, £1,787 for a three-bedroom, £2,380 for a four-bedroom, and £2,898 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bournemouth feature gardens and parking?

In Bournemouth, 87% of houses have a garden and 87% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bournemouth?

The housing mix in Bournemouth is 36% detached, 24% semi-detached, 23% terraced, and 17% other.

£2,002
Average Rent
£1,338
2 Bed
£1,787
3 Bed
£2,380
4 Bed
£2,898
5 Bed
87%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
87%
Include parking
Detached: 36%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 23%
Other: 17%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bournemouth is BH13, where the average monthly rent is £4,900. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £3,742 and BH9 with an average rent of £2,608 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bournemouth is BH19, where the average monthly rent is £950. The second and third cheapest areas are BH17 with an average rent of £1,306 and BH15 with an average rent of £1,490 .

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 Bournemouth?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bournemouth is £1,172, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £920 for a one-bedroom, £1,208 for a two-bedroom, £1,617 for a three-bedroom, and £1,742 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bournemouth feature balconies and parking?

In Bournemouth, 18% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.

£1,172
Average Rent
£920
1 Bed
£1,208
2 Bed
£1,617
3 Bed
£1,742
4 Bed
18%
Have a balcony
84%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bournemouth is BH13, where the average monthly rent is £1,708. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £1,501 and BH18 with an average rent of £1,364 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bournemouth is BH19, where the average monthly rent is £968. The second and third cheapest areas are BH16 with an average rent of £969 and BH20 with an average rent of £970 .

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