Somerset Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Somerset'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 Somerset?

The average monthly rent for a house in Somerset is £1,498, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,145 for a two-bedroom, £1,436 for a three-bedroom, £1,982 for a four-bedroom, and £2,765 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Somerset feature gardens and parking?

In Somerset, 87% of houses have a garden and 91% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Somerset?

The housing mix in Somerset is 25% detached, 27% semi-detached, 32% terraced, and 16% other.

£1,498
Average Rent
£1,145
2 Bed
£1,436
3 Bed
£1,982
4 Bed
£2,765
5 Bed
87%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
91%
Include parking
Detached: 25%
Semi-Detached: 27%
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 £3,369. The second and third most expensive areas are BA2 with an average rent of £2,777 and BA1 with an average rent of £2,520 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Somerset is TA14, where the average monthly rent is £875. The second and third cheapest areas are TA22 with an average rent of £890 and EX35 with an average rent of £900 .

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 £966, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £898 for a one-bedroom, £1,022 for a two-bedroom, £1,356 for a three-bedroom, and £2,497 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Somerset feature balconies and parking?

In Somerset, 7% of flats have a balcony and 78% include parking.

£966
Average Rent
£898
1 Bed
£1,022
2 Bed
£1,356
3 Bed
£2,497
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
78%
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 BA10, where the average monthly rent is £2,063. The second and third most expensive areas are BS8 with an average rent of £2,018 and BA2 with an average rent of £1,605 .

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 £525. 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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