Luton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Luton'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 Luton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Luton is £1,607, costing on average £9 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,297 for a two-bedroom, £1,611 for a three-bedroom, £2,051 for a four-bedroom, and £2,460 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Luton feature gardens and parking?

In Luton, 83% of houses have a garden and 82% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Luton?

The housing mix in Luton is 16% detached, 33% semi-detached, 43% terraced, and 8% other.

£1,607
Average Rent
£1,297
2 Bed
£1,611
3 Bed
£2,051
4 Bed
£2,460
5 Bed
83%
Have a garden
£9
per sqft
82%
Include parking
Detached: 16%
Semi-Detached: 33%
Terraced: 43%
Other: 8%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Luton is LU5, where the average monthly rent is £1,710. The second and third most expensive areas are LU6 with an average rent of £1,668 and LU4 with an average rent of £1,631 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Luton is LU1, where the average monthly rent is £1,542. The second and third cheapest areas are LU7 with an average rent of £1,555 and LU3 with an average rent of £1,561 .

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 Luton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Luton is £1,104, costing on average £17 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £978 for a one-bedroom, £1,227 for a two-bedroom, £1,370 for a three-bedroom, and £1,883 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Luton feature balconies and parking?

In Luton, 10% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.

£1,104
Average Rent
£978
1 Bed
£1,227
2 Bed
£1,370
3 Bed
£1,883
4 Bed
10%
Have a balcony
71%
Include parking
£17
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Luton is LU2, where the average monthly rent is £1,168. The second and third most expensive areas are LU5 with an average rent of £1,163 and LU1 with an average rent of £1,115 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Luton is LU4, where the average monthly rent is £1,038. The second and third cheapest areas are LU6 with an average rent of £1,067 and LU3 with an average rent of £1,074 .

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