Swindon Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Swindon'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 Swindon?

The average monthly rent for a house in Swindon is £1,562, costing on average £8 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,176 for a two-bedroom, £1,428 for a three-bedroom, £1,996 for a four-bedroom, and £3,368 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Swindon feature gardens and parking?

In Swindon, 87% of houses have a garden and 92% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Swindon?

The housing mix in Swindon is 26% detached, 32% semi-detached, 33% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,562
Average Rent
£1,176
2 Bed
£1,428
3 Bed
£1,996
4 Bed
£3,368
5 Bed
87%
Have a garden
£8
per sqft
92%
Include parking
Detached: 26%
Semi-Detached: 32%
Terraced: 33%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Swindon is SN13, where the average monthly rent is £2,047. The second and third most expensive areas are SN8 with an average rent of £1,836 and SN7 with an average rent of £1,810 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Swindon is SN2, where the average monthly rent is £1,224. The second and third cheapest areas are SN1 with an average rent of £1,261 and SN5 with an average rent of £1,292 .

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 Swindon?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Swindon is £961, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £856 for a one-bedroom, £1,061 for a two-bedroom, £1,222 for a three-bedroom, and £800 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Swindon feature balconies and parking?

In Swindon, 6% of flats have a balcony and 85% include parking.

£961
Average Rent
£856
1 Bed
£1,061
2 Bed
£1,222
3 Bed
£800
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
85%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Swindon is SN10, where the average monthly rent is £1,157. The second and third most expensive areas are SN8 with an average rent of £1,084 and SN7 with an average rent of £1,075 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Swindon is SN9, where the average monthly rent is £825. The second and third cheapest areas are SN5 with an average rent of £849 and SN11 with an average rent of £850 .

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