Swansea Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Swansea'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 Swansea?

The average monthly rent for a house in Swansea is £973, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £835 for a two-bedroom, £954 for a three-bedroom, £1,245 for a four-bedroom, and £1,856 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Swansea feature gardens and parking?

In Swansea, 73% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Swansea?

The housing mix in Swansea is 19% detached, 29% semi-detached, 39% terraced, and 13% other.

£973
Average Rent
£835
2 Bed
£954
3 Bed
£1,245
4 Bed
£1,856
5 Bed
73%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
77%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 39%
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 £1,539. The second and third most expensive areas are SA45 with an average rent of £1,500 and SA2 with an average rent of £1,481 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Swansea is SA65, where the average monthly rent is £600. The second and third cheapest areas are SA20 with an average rent of £800 and SA13 with an average rent of £804 .

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 £709, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £622 for a one-bedroom, £768 for a two-bedroom, £849 for a three-bedroom, and £1,367 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Swansea feature balconies and parking?

In Swansea, 10% of flats have a balcony and 64% include parking.

£709
Average Rent
£622
1 Bed
£768
2 Bed
£849
3 Bed
£1,367
4 Bed
10%
Have a balcony
64%
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 £941 and SA1 with an average rent of £920 .

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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