Cornwall Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cornwall'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 Cornwall?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cornwall is £1,295, costing on average £10 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,027 for a two-bedroom, £1,337 for a three-bedroom, £1,778 for a four-bedroom, and £2,328 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cornwall feature gardens and parking?

In Cornwall, 82% of houses have a garden and 88% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cornwall?

The housing mix in Cornwall is 24% detached, 27% semi-detached, 29% terraced, and 21% other.

£1,295
Average Rent
£1,027
2 Bed
£1,337
3 Bed
£1,778
4 Bed
£2,328
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£10
per sqft
88%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 29%
Other: 21%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cornwall is TR11, where the average monthly rent is £2,178. The second and third most expensive areas are TR10 with an average rent of £1,824 and TR6 with an average rent of £1,763 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cornwall is PL17, where the average monthly rent is £980. The second and third cheapest areas are PL31 with an average rent of £997 and EX22 with an average rent of £999 .

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 Cornwall?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cornwall is £884, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £756 for a one-bedroom, £933 for a two-bedroom, £1,169 for a three-bedroom, and £1,938 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cornwall feature balconies and parking?

In Cornwall, 11% of flats have a balcony and 68% include parking.

£884
Average Rent
£756
1 Bed
£933
2 Bed
£1,169
3 Bed
£1,938
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
68%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cornwall is TR11, where the average monthly rent is £1,470. The second and third most expensive areas are TR3 with an average rent of £1,283 and TR5 with an average rent of £1,250 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cornwall is PL15, where the average monthly rent is £612. The second and third cheapest areas are TR19 with an average rent of £625 and EX22 with an average rent of £654 .

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