Northampton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Northampton'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 Northampton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Northampton is £1,297, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,039 for a two-bedroom, £1,287 for a three-bedroom, £1,665 for a four-bedroom, and £2,162 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Northampton feature gardens and parking?

In Northampton, 89% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Northampton?

The housing mix in Northampton is 20% detached, 35% semi-detached, 40% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,297
Average Rent
£1,039
2 Bed
£1,287
3 Bed
£1,665
4 Bed
£2,162
5 Bed
89%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
80%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 40%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Northampton is NN7, where the average monthly rent is £1,663. The second and third most expensive areas are NN12 with an average rent of £1,581 and NN6 with an average rent of £1,515 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Northampton is NN16, where the average monthly rent is £1,026. The second and third cheapest areas are NN18 with an average rent of £1,106 and NN10 with an average rent of £1,127 .

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 Northampton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Northampton is £890, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £801 for a one-bedroom, £953 for a two-bedroom, £983 for a three-bedroom, and £1,008 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Northampton feature balconies and parking?

In Northampton, 7% of flats have a balcony and 77% include parking.

£890
Average Rent
£801
1 Bed
£953
2 Bed
£983
3 Bed
£1,008
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
77%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Northampton is NN13, where the average monthly rent is £1,073. The second and third most expensive areas are NN7 with an average rent of £1,000 and NN1 with an average rent of £942 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Northampton is NN12, where the average monthly rent is £788. The second and third cheapest areas are NN9 with an average rent of £788 and NN10 with an average rent of £797 .

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