Chelmsford Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Chelmsford's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Chelmsford?
The average monthly rent for a house in Chelmsford is £2,089, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,547 for a two-bedroom, £1,890 for a three-bedroom, £2,528 for a four-bedroom, and £3,287 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Chelmsford feature gardens and parking?
In Chelmsford, 90% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Chelmsford?
The housing mix in Chelmsford is 32% detached, 29% semi-detached, 31% terraced, and 7% other.
What is the most expensive area in Chelmsford to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Chelmsford is CM16, where the average monthly rent is £3,569. The second and third most expensive areas are CM5 with an average rent of £3,277 and CM11 with an average rent of £2,522 .
What is the cheapest area in Chelmsford to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Chelmsford is CM0, where the average monthly rent is £1,396. The second and third cheapest areas are CM21 with an average rent of £1,602 and CM18 with an average rent of £1,649 .
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 Chelmsford?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Chelmsford is £1,306, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,125 for a one-bedroom, £1,403 for a two-bedroom, £2,143 for a three-bedroom, and £1,900 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Chelmsford feature balconies and parking?
In Chelmsford, 19% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Chelmsford to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Chelmsford is CM4, where the average monthly rent is £1,736. The second and third most expensive areas are CM15 with an average rent of £1,591 and CM16 with an average rent of £1,541 .
What is the cheapest area in Chelmsford to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Chelmsford is CM0, where the average monthly rent is £1,048. The second and third cheapest areas are CM7 with an average rent of £1,056 and CM24 with an average rent of £1,070 .
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