Swansea Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Swansea'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 Swansea?

The average monthly rent for a house in Swansea is £979, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £820 for a two-bedroom, £962 for a three-bedroom, £1,272 for a four-bedroom, and £1,761 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Swansea feature gardens and parking?

In Swansea, 74% of houses have a garden and 75% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Swansea?

The housing mix in Swansea is 19% detached, 30% semi-detached, 38% terraced, and 13% other.

£979
Average Rent
£820
2 Bed
£962
3 Bed
£1,272
4 Bed
£1,761
5 Bed
74%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
75%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 38%
Other: 13%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Swansea is SA3, where the average monthly rent is £1,740. The second and third most expensive areas are SA2 with an average rent of £1,706 and SA1 with an average rent of £1,557 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Swansea is SA20, where the average monthly rent is £600. The second and third cheapest areas are SA65 with an average rent of £600 and SA19 with an average rent of £792 .

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 Swansea?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Swansea is £704, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £619 for a one-bedroom, £758 for a two-bedroom, £882 for a three-bedroom, and £1,650 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Swansea feature balconies and parking?

In Swansea, 10% of flats have a balcony and 63% include parking.

£704
Average Rent
£619
1 Bed
£758
2 Bed
£882
3 Bed
£1,650
4 Bed
10%
Have a balcony
63%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Swansea is SA45, where the average monthly rent is £1,200. The second and third most expensive areas are SA2 with an average rent of £955 and SA1 with an average rent of £901 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Swansea is SA48, where the average monthly rent is £482. The second and third cheapest areas are SA64 with an average rent of £563 and SA66 with an average rent of £575 .

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