Bristol Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bristol'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 Bristol?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bristol is £1,902, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,408 for a two-bedroom, £1,692 for a three-bedroom, £2,232 for a four-bedroom, and £3,223 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bristol feature gardens and parking?

In Bristol, 82% of houses have a garden and 83% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bristol?

The housing mix in Bristol is 19% detached, 25% semi-detached, 45% terraced, and 12% other.

£1,902
Average Rent
£1,408
2 Bed
£1,692
3 Bed
£2,232
4 Bed
£3,223
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
83%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 25%
Terraced: 45%
Other: 12%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bristol is BS6, where the average monthly rent is £3,848. The second and third most expensive areas are BS8 with an average rent of £3,398 and BS2 with an average rent of £3,078 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bristol is BS30, where the average monthly rent is £1,238. The second and third cheapest areas are BS23 with an average rent of £1,261 and BS22 with an average rent of £1,277 .

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 Bristol?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bristol is £1,233, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,050 for a one-bedroom, £1,307 for a two-bedroom, £1,701 for a three-bedroom, and £2,451 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bristol feature balconies and parking?

In Bristol, 11% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£1,233
Average Rent
£1,050
1 Bed
£1,307
2 Bed
£1,701
3 Bed
£2,451
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bristol is BS8, where the average monthly rent is £2,049. The second and third most expensive areas are BS1 with an average rent of £1,886 and BS6 with an average rent of £1,852 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bristol is BS26, where the average monthly rent is £700. The second and third cheapest areas are BS28 with an average rent of £788 and BS25 with an average rent of £850 .

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