Oldham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Oldham'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 Oldham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Oldham is £1,067, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £916 for a two-bedroom, £1,137 for a three-bedroom, £1,466 for a four-bedroom, and £1,935 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Oldham feature gardens and parking?

In Oldham, 67% of houses have a garden and 63% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Oldham?

The housing mix in Oldham is 7% detached, 27% semi-detached, 63% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,067
Average Rent
£916
2 Bed
£1,137
3 Bed
£1,466
4 Bed
£1,935
5 Bed
67%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
63%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 63%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Oldham is OL3, where the average monthly rent is £1,433. The second and third most expensive areas are OL8 with an average rent of £1,136 and OL7 with an average rent of £1,136 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Oldham is OL13, where the average monthly rent is £776. The second and third cheapest areas are OL12 with an average rent of £965 and OL10 with an average rent of £980 .

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 Oldham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Oldham is £833, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £738 for a one-bedroom, £906 for a two-bedroom, £949 for a three-bedroom, and £1,500 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Oldham feature balconies and parking?

In Oldham, 11% of flats have a balcony and 67% include parking.

£833
Average Rent
£738
1 Bed
£906
2 Bed
£949
3 Bed
£1,500
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
67%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Oldham is OL3, where the average monthly rent is £1,110. The second and third most expensive areas are OL16 with an average rent of £1,035 and OL4 with an average rent of £868 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Oldham is OL2, where the average monthly rent is £741. The second and third cheapest areas are OL7 with an average rent of £749 and OL8 with an average rent of £766 .

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