Sheffield Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sheffield'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 Sheffield?

The average monthly rent for a house in Sheffield is £978, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £841 for a two-bedroom, £990 for a three-bedroom, £1,441 for a four-bedroom, and £1,436 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sheffield feature gardens and parking?

In Sheffield, 81% of houses have a garden and 71% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Sheffield?

The housing mix in Sheffield is 12% detached, 34% semi-detached, 49% terraced, and 5% other.

£978
Average Rent
£841
2 Bed
£990
3 Bed
£1,441
4 Bed
£1,436
5 Bed
81%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
71%
Include parking
Detached: 12%
Semi-Detached: 34%
Terraced: 49%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Sheffield is S32, where the average monthly rent is £1,475. The second and third most expensive areas are S17 with an average rent of £1,460 and S21 with an average rent of £1,360 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Sheffield is S4, where the average monthly rent is £750. The second and third cheapest areas are S64 with an average rent of £751 and S63 with an average rent of £785 .

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 Sheffield?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Sheffield is £748, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £660 for a one-bedroom, £793 for a two-bedroom, £995 for a three-bedroom, and £973 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sheffield feature balconies and parking?

In Sheffield, 10% of flats have a balcony and 70% include parking.

£748
Average Rent
£660
1 Bed
£793
2 Bed
£995
3 Bed
£973
4 Bed
10%
Have a balcony
70%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Sheffield is S17, where the average monthly rent is £1,190. The second and third most expensive areas are S1 with an average rent of £1,155 and S3 with an average rent of £1,024 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Sheffield is S80, where the average monthly rent is £562. The second and third cheapest areas are S64 with an average rent of £570 and S14 with an average rent of £581 .

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