Hertfordshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Hertfordshire'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 Hertfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in Hertfordshire is £2,514, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,677 for a two-bedroom, £2,131 for a three-bedroom, £2,910 for a four-bedroom, and £4,122 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Hertfordshire feature gardens and parking?

In Hertfordshire, 88% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Hertfordshire?

The housing mix in Hertfordshire is 30% detached, 30% semi-detached, 35% terraced, and 5% other.

£2,514
Average Rent
£1,677
2 Bed
£2,131
3 Bed
£2,910
4 Bed
£4,122
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
86%
Include parking
Detached: 30%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 35%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Hertfordshire is EN4, where the average monthly rent is £5,524. The second and third most expensive areas are SL9 with an average rent of £4,806 and HA6 with an average rent of £3,988 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Hertfordshire is LU1, where the average monthly rent is £1,542. The second and third cheapest areas are LU2 with an average rent of £1,582 and SG16 with an average rent of £1,583 .

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 Hertfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Hertfordshire is £1,441, costing on average £10 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,217 for a one-bedroom, £1,542 for a two-bedroom, £2,163 for a three-bedroom, and £2,323 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Hertfordshire feature balconies and parking?

In Hertfordshire, 18% of flats have a balcony and 75% include parking.

£1,441
Average Rent
£1,217
1 Bed
£1,542
2 Bed
£2,163
3 Bed
£2,323
4 Bed
18%
Have a balcony
75%
Include parking
£10
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Hertfordshire is EN4, where the average monthly rent is £2,534. The second and third most expensive areas are WD23 with an average rent of £2,004 and HA7 with an average rent of £2,004 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Hertfordshire is SG16, where the average monthly rent is £1,000. The second and third cheapest areas are LU6 with an average rent of £1,067 and SG2 with an average rent of £1,081 .

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