Cardiff Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cardiff'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 Cardiff?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cardiff is £1,158, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £941 for a two-bedroom, £1,097 for a three-bedroom, £1,597 for a four-bedroom, and £2,671 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cardiff feature gardens and parking?

In Cardiff, 79% of houses have a garden and 67% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cardiff?

The housing mix in Cardiff is 14% detached, 24% semi-detached, 58% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,158
Average Rent
£941
2 Bed
£1,097
3 Bed
£1,597
4 Bed
£2,671
5 Bed
79%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
67%
Include parking
Detached: 14%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 58%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cardiff is CF24, where the average monthly rent is £2,432. The second and third most expensive areas are CF14 with an average rent of £1,937 and CF71 with an average rent of £1,871 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cardiff is CF43, where the average monthly rent is £714. The second and third cheapest areas are CF40 with an average rent of £760 and CF41 with an average rent of £765 .

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 Cardiff?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cardiff is £872, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £791 for a one-bedroom, £922 for a two-bedroom, £1,154 for a three-bedroom, and £2,073 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cardiff feature balconies and parking?

In Cardiff, 13% of flats have a balcony and 51% include parking.

£872
Average Rent
£791
1 Bed
£922
2 Bed
£1,154
3 Bed
£2,073
4 Bed
13%
Have a balcony
51%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cardiff is CF41, where the average monthly rent is £1,521. The second and third most expensive areas are CF10 with an average rent of £1,399 and CF24 with an average rent of £1,267 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cardiff is CF81, where the average monthly rent is £500. The second and third cheapest areas are CF40 with an average rent of £518 and CF42 with an average rent of £550 .

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