Durham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Durham'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 Durham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Durham is £863, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £700 for a two-bedroom, £885 for a three-bedroom, £1,369 for a four-bedroom, and £2,277 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Durham feature gardens and parking?

In Durham, 69% of houses have a garden and 59% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Durham?

The housing mix in Durham is 7% detached, 26% semi-detached, 60% terraced, and 8% other.

£863
Average Rent
£700
2 Bed
£885
3 Bed
£1,369
4 Bed
£2,277
5 Bed
69%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
59%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 60%
Other: 8%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Durham is DH1, where the average monthly rent is £1,517. The second and third most expensive areas are DH3 with an average rent of £924 and DH8 with an average rent of £899 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Durham is DH9, where the average monthly rent is £662. The second and third cheapest areas are DH6 with an average rent of £718 and DH5 with an average rent of £737 .

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 Durham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Durham is £662, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £547 for a one-bedroom, £698 for a two-bedroom, £807 for a three-bedroom, and £1,356 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Durham feature balconies and parking?

In Durham, 4% of flats have a balcony and 63% include parking.

£662
Average Rent
£547
1 Bed
£698
2 Bed
£807
3 Bed
£1,356
4 Bed
4%
Have a balcony
63%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Durham is DH1, where the average monthly rent is £1,190. The second and third most expensive areas are DH7 with an average rent of £676 and DH3 with an average rent of £642 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Durham is DH5, where the average monthly rent is £541. The second and third cheapest areas are DH9 with an average rent of £546 and DH6 with an average rent of £564 .

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