Somerset Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Somerset'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 Somerset?

The average monthly rent for a house in Somerset is £1,474, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,144 for a two-bedroom, £1,419 for a three-bedroom, £1,977 for a four-bedroom, and £2,779 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Somerset feature gardens and parking?

In Somerset, 85% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Somerset?

The housing mix in Somerset is 23% detached, 29% semi-detached, 32% terraced, and 16% other.

£1,474
Average Rent
£1,144
2 Bed
£1,419
3 Bed
£1,977
4 Bed
£2,779
5 Bed
85%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 32%
Other: 16%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Somerset is BS8, where the average monthly rent is £3,398. The second and third most expensive areas are BA2 with an average rent of £2,850 and BA1 with an average rent of £2,675 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Somerset is TA22, where the average monthly rent is £806. The second and third cheapest areas are TA14 with an average rent of £875 and TA13 with an average rent of £929 .

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 Somerset?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Somerset is £963, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £878 for a one-bedroom, £1,025 for a two-bedroom, £1,309 for a three-bedroom, and £2,489 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Somerset feature balconies and parking?

In Somerset, 6% of flats have a balcony and 76% include parking.

£963
Average Rent
£878
1 Bed
£1,025
2 Bed
£1,309
3 Bed
£2,489
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
76%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Somerset is BS8, where the average monthly rent is £2,049. The second and third most expensive areas are BA2 with an average rent of £1,654 and BA10 with an average rent of £1,592 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Somerset is EX36, where the average monthly rent is £538. The second and third cheapest areas are DT8 with an average rent of £575 and TA12 with an average rent of £625 .

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