Brighton and Hove Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Brighton and Hove'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 Brighton and Hove?

The average monthly rent for a house in Brighton and Hove is £2,404, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,726 for a two-bedroom, £2,105 for a three-bedroom, £2,472 for a four-bedroom, and £2,995 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Brighton and Hove feature gardens and parking?

In Brighton and Hove, 76% of houses have a garden and 68% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Brighton and Hove?

The housing mix in Brighton and Hove is 7% detached, 30% semi-detached, 48% terraced, and 15% other.

£2,404
Average Rent
£1,726
2 Bed
£2,105
3 Bed
£2,472
4 Bed
£2,995
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
68%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 48%
Other: 15%

What is the most expensive area in Brighton and Hove to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Brighton and Hove is BN2, where the average monthly rent is £2,877. The second and third most expensive areas are BN1 with an average rent of £2,837 and BN3 with an average rent of £2,713 .

What is the cheapest area in Brighton and Hove to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Brighton and Hove is BN41, where the average monthly rent is £1,772. The second and third cheapest areas are BN42 with an average rent of £1,821 and BN3 with an average rent of £2,713 .

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 Brighton and Hove?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Brighton and Hove is £1,421, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,205 for a one-bedroom, £1,566 for a two-bedroom, £2,069 for a three-bedroom, and £2,669 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Brighton and Hove feature balconies and parking?

In Brighton and Hove, 18% of flats have a balcony and 46% include parking.

£1,421
Average Rent
£1,205
1 Bed
£1,566
2 Bed
£2,069
3 Bed
£2,669
4 Bed
18%
Have a balcony
46%
Include parking
£6
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Brighton and Hove to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Brighton and Hove is BN3, where the average monthly rent is £1,601. The second and third most expensive areas are BN2 with an average rent of £1,562 and BN1 with an average rent of £1,536 .

What is the cheapest area in Brighton and Hove to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Brighton and Hove is BN42, where the average monthly rent is £1,152. The second and third cheapest areas are BN41 with an average rent of £1,254 and BN1 with an average rent of £1,536 .

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