Sheffield Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sheffield'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 Sheffield?

The average monthly rent for a house in Sheffield is £992, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £836 for a two-bedroom, £1,000 for a three-bedroom, £1,424 for a four-bedroom, and £1,499 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sheffield feature gardens and parking?

In Sheffield, 78% of houses have a garden and 73% 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.

£992
Average Rent
£836
2 Bed
£1,000
3 Bed
£1,424
4 Bed
£1,499
5 Bed
78%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
73%
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 S17, where the average monthly rent is £1,639. The second and third most expensive areas are S21 with an average rent of £1,605 and S32 with an average rent of £1,475 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Sheffield is S64, where the average monthly rent is £762. The second and third cheapest areas are S63 with an average rent of £794 and S80 with an average rent of £797 .

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 £751, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £659 for a one-bedroom, £798 for a two-bedroom, £990 for a three-bedroom, and £1,073 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sheffield feature balconies and parking?

In Sheffield, 10% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.

£751
Average Rent
£659
1 Bed
£798
2 Bed
£990
3 Bed
£1,073
4 Bed
10%
Have a balcony
69%
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 £1,206. The second and third most expensive areas are S1 with an average rent of £1,183 and S11 with an average rent of £1,045 .

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 £581. The second and third cheapest areas are S64 with an average rent of £582 and S73 with an average rent of £584 .

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