Southend Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Southend'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 Southend?

The average monthly rent for a house in Southend is £1,801, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,475 for a two-bedroom, £1,771 for a three-bedroom, £2,124 for a four-bedroom, and £2,462 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Southend feature gardens and parking?

In Southend, 84% of houses have a garden and 83% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Southend?

The housing mix in Southend is 19% detached, 28% semi-detached, 35% terraced, and 18% other.

£1,801
Average Rent
£1,475
2 Bed
£1,771
3 Bed
£2,124
4 Bed
£2,462
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
83%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 35%
Other: 18%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Southend is SS12, where the average monthly rent is £2,071. The second and third most expensive areas are SS9 with an average rent of £2,024 and SS5 with an average rent of £2,001 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Southend is SS13, where the average monthly rent is £1,486. The second and third cheapest areas are SS8 with an average rent of £1,514 and SS4 with an average rent of £1,598 .

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 Southend?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Southend is £1,196, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,037 for a one-bedroom, £1,305 for a two-bedroom, £1,560 for a three-bedroom, and £1,548 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Southend feature balconies and parking?

In Southend, 19% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.

£1,196
Average Rent
£1,037
1 Bed
£1,305
2 Bed
£1,560
3 Bed
£1,548
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
71%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Southend is SS9, where the average monthly rent is £1,337. The second and third most expensive areas are SS16 with an average rent of £1,293 and SS5 with an average rent of £1,291 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Southend is SS3, where the average monthly rent is £1,036. The second and third cheapest areas are SS4 with an average rent of £1,099 and SS13 with an average rent of £1,110 .

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