Reading Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Reading's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Reading?
The average monthly rent for a house in Reading is £2,135, costing on average £4 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,504 for a two-bedroom, £1,911 for a three-bedroom, £2,661 for a four-bedroom, and £3,383 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Reading feature gardens and parking?
In Reading, 89% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Reading?
The housing mix in Reading is 28% detached, 32% semi-detached, 34% terraced, and 6% other.
What is the most expensive area in Reading to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Reading is RG8, where the average monthly rent is £3,050. The second and third most expensive areas are RG9 with an average rent of £3,048 and RG29 with an average rent of £2,927 .
What is the cheapest area in Reading to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Reading is RG28, where the average monthly rent is £1,459. The second and third cheapest areas are RG22 with an average rent of £1,503 and RG24 with an average rent of £1,586 .
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 Reading?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Reading is £1,246, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,116 for a one-bedroom, £1,361 for a two-bedroom, £1,827 for a three-bedroom, and £3,178 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Reading feature balconies and parking?
In Reading, 13% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Reading to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Reading is RG9, where the average monthly rent is £1,705. The second and third most expensive areas are RG1 with an average rent of £1,506 and RG2 with an average rent of £1,453 .
What is the cheapest area in Reading to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Reading is RG28, where the average monthly rent is £879. The second and third cheapest areas are RG25 with an average rent of £924 and RG17 with an average rent of £1,044 .
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