Portswood, Southampton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Portswood, Southampton's 2025 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 Portswood, Southampton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Portswood, Southampton is £2,199, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,363 for a two-bedroom, £1,579 for a three-bedroom, £2,009 for a four-bedroom, and £2,631 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Portswood, Southampton feature gardens and parking?

In Portswood, Southampton, 53% of houses have a garden and 59% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Portswood, Southampton?

The housing mix in Portswood, Southampton is 17% detached, 38% semi-detached, 45% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,199
Average Rent
£1,363
2 Bed
£1,579
3 Bed
£2,009
4 Bed
£2,631
5 Bed
53%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
59%
Include parking
Detached: 17%
Semi-Detached: 38%
Terraced: 45%
Other: 1%

What is the most expensive area in Portswood, Southampton to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Portswood, Southampton is SO17, where the average monthly rent is £2,405. The second and third most expensive areas are SO16 with an average rent of £2,127 and SO14 with an average rent of £2,066 .

What is the cheapest area in Portswood, Southampton to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Portswood, Southampton is SO14, where the average monthly rent is £2,066. The second and third cheapest areas are SO16 with an average rent of £2,127 and SO17 with an average rent of £2,405 .

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 Portswood, Southampton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Portswood, Southampton is £1,166, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £986 for a one-bedroom, £1,268 for a two-bedroom, £1,549 for a three-bedroom, and £1,700 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Portswood, Southampton feature balconies and parking?

In Portswood, Southampton, 17% of flats have a balcony and 62% include parking.

£1,166
Average Rent
£986
1 Bed
£1,268
2 Bed
£1,549
3 Bed
£1,700
4 Bed
17%
Have a balcony
62%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Portswood, Southampton to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Portswood, Southampton is SO14, where the average monthly rent is £1,226. The second and third most expensive areas are SO17 with an average rent of £1,185 and SO16 with an average rent of £1,087 .

What is the cheapest area in Portswood, Southampton to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Portswood, Southampton is SO16, where the average monthly rent is £1,087. The second and third cheapest areas are SO17 with an average rent of £1,185 and SO14 with an average rent of £1,226 .

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