County Durham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover County Durham'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 County Durham?

The average monthly rent for a house in County Durham is £810, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £658 for a two-bedroom, £816 for a three-bedroom, £1,221 for a four-bedroom, and £1,892 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in County Durham feature gardens and parking?

In County Durham, 71% of houses have a garden and 61% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in County Durham?

The housing mix in County Durham is 11% detached, 28% semi-detached, 55% terraced, and 6% other.

£810
Average Rent
£658
2 Bed
£816
3 Bed
£1,221
4 Bed
£1,892
5 Bed
71%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
61%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 55%
Other: 6%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in County Durham is TS22, where the average monthly rent is £1,808. The second and third most expensive areas are DH1 with an average rent of £1,574 and DL2 with an average rent of £1,125 .

What is the cheapest area in County Durham to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in County Durham is TS2, where the average monthly rent is £475. The second and third cheapest areas are DL4 with an average rent of £563 and TS29 with an average rent of £575 .

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 County Durham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in County Durham is £612, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £535 for a one-bedroom, £644 for a two-bedroom, £738 for a three-bedroom, and £1,149 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in County Durham feature balconies and parking?

In County Durham, 5% of flats have a balcony and 58% include parking.

£612
Average Rent
£535
1 Bed
£644
2 Bed
£738
3 Bed
£1,149
4 Bed
5%
Have a balcony
58%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in County Durham is DH1, where the average monthly rent is £1,222. The second and third most expensive areas are TS2 with an average rent of £1,067 and TS16 with an average rent of £839 .

What is the cheapest area in County Durham to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in County Durham is DL4, where the average monthly rent is £463. The second and third cheapest areas are DL15 with an average rent of £468 and DL14 with an average rent of £472 .

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