South Shields Rent Guide and Insights

Discover South Shields'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 South Shields?

The average monthly rent for a house in South Shields is £907, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £774 for a two-bedroom, £1,003 for a three-bedroom, £976 for a four-bedroom, and £1,200 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in South Shields feature gardens and parking?

In South Shields, 70% of houses have a garden and 64% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South Shields?

The housing mix in South Shields is 8% detached, 25% semi-detached, 63% terraced, and 5% other.

£907
Average Rent
£774
2 Bed
£1,003
3 Bed
£976
4 Bed
£1,200
5 Bed
70%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
64%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 25%
Terraced: 63%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in South Shields is NE36, where the average monthly rent is £1,000. The second and third most expensive areas are NE33 with an average rent of £932 and NE34 with an average rent of £876 .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in South Shields is NE32, where the average monthly rent is £818. The second and third cheapest areas are NE34 with an average rent of £876 and NE33 with an average rent of £932 .

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 South Shields?

The average monthly rent for a flat in South Shields is £675, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £664 for a one-bedroom, £673 for a two-bedroom, £649 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in South Shields feature balconies and parking?

In South Shields, 2% of flats have a balcony and 44% include parking.

£675
Average Rent
£664
1 Bed
£673
2 Bed
£649
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
2%
Have a balcony
44%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in South Shields is NE36, where the average monthly rent is £749. The second and third most expensive areas are NE34 with an average rent of £664 and NE33 with an average rent of £660 .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in South Shields is NE32, where the average monthly rent is £625. The second and third cheapest areas are NE33 with an average rent of £660 and NE34 with an average rent of £664 .

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