Peterborough Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Peterborough'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 Peterborough?

The average monthly rent for a house in Peterborough is £1,173, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £960 for a two-bedroom, £1,176 for a three-bedroom, £1,586 for a four-bedroom, and £2,089 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Peterborough feature gardens and parking?

In Peterborough, 88% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Peterborough?

The housing mix in Peterborough is 20% detached, 34% semi-detached, 31% terraced, and 15% other.

£1,173
Average Rent
£960
2 Bed
£1,176
3 Bed
£1,586
4 Bed
£2,089
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 34%
Terraced: 31%
Other: 15%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Peterborough is PE8, where the average monthly rent is £1,735. The second and third most expensive areas are PE28 with an average rent of £1,628 and PE19 with an average rent of £1,542 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Peterborough is PE25, where the average monthly rent is £818. The second and third cheapest areas are PE23 with an average rent of £837 and PE21 with an average rent of £861 .

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 Peterborough?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Peterborough is £795, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £729 for a one-bedroom, £868 for a two-bedroom, £941 for a three-bedroom, and £1,185 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Peterborough feature balconies and parking?

In Peterborough, 8% of flats have a balcony and 80% include parking.

£795
Average Rent
£729
1 Bed
£868
2 Bed
£941
3 Bed
£1,185
4 Bed
8%
Have a balcony
80%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Peterborough is PE27, where the average monthly rent is £1,035. The second and third most expensive areas are PE19 with an average rent of £1,015 and PE8 with an average rent of £989 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Peterborough is PE20, where the average monthly rent is £550. The second and third cheapest areas are PE24 with an average rent of £550 and PE23 with an average rent of £570 .

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