Sunderland Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sunderland'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 Sunderland?

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

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £708 for a two-bedroom, £847 for a three-bedroom, £1,067 for a four-bedroom, and £1,565 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sunderland feature gardens and parking?

In Sunderland, 59% of houses have a garden and 53% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Sunderland?

The housing mix in Sunderland is 3% detached, 31% semi-detached, 58% terraced, and 8% other.

£801
Average Rent
£708
2 Bed
£847
3 Bed
£1,067
4 Bed
£1,565
5 Bed
59%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
53%
Include parking
Detached: 3%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 58%
Other: 8%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Sunderland is SR6, where the average monthly rent is £1,085. The second and third most expensive areas are SR1 with an average rent of £875 and SR3 with an average rent of £845 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Sunderland is SR8, where the average monthly rent is £592. The second and third cheapest areas are SR7 with an average rent of £707 and SR5 with an average rent of £749 .

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 Sunderland?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Sunderland is £653, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £595 for a one-bedroom, £696 for a two-bedroom, £748 for a three-bedroom, and £869 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sunderland feature balconies and parking?

In Sunderland, 5% of flats have a balcony and 62% include parking.

£653
Average Rent
£595
1 Bed
£696
2 Bed
£748
3 Bed
£869
4 Bed
5%
Have a balcony
62%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Sunderland is SR6, where the average monthly rent is £830. The second and third most expensive areas are SR1 with an average rent of £741 and SR2 with an average rent of £704 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Sunderland is SR8, where the average monthly rent is £474. The second and third cheapest areas are SR4 with an average rent of £573 and SR3 with an average rent of £603 .

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