Watford Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Watford's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Watford?
The average monthly rent for a house in Watford is £2,725, costing on average £10 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,741 for a two-bedroom, £2,256 for a three-bedroom, £2,988 for a four-bedroom, and £4,351 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Watford feature gardens and parking?
In Watford, 90% of houses have a garden and 82% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Watford?
The housing mix in Watford is 28% detached, 30% semi-detached, 39% terraced, and 3% other.
What is the most expensive area in Watford to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Watford is WD3, where the average monthly rent is £3,790. The second and third most expensive areas are WD7 with an average rent of £3,677 and WD6 with an average rent of £3,228 .
What is the cheapest area in Watford to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Watford is WD18, where the average monthly rent is £1,926. The second and third cheapest areas are WD24 with an average rent of £1,948 and WD19 with an average rent of £2,308 .
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 Watford?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Watford is £1,581, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,322 for a one-bedroom, £1,703 for a two-bedroom, £2,761 for a three-bedroom, and £3,300 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Watford feature balconies and parking?
In Watford, 22% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Watford to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Watford is WD23, where the average monthly rent is £2,004. The second and third most expensive areas are WD18 with an average rent of £1,824 and WD3 with an average rent of £1,612 .
What is the cheapest area in Watford to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Watford is WD25, where the average monthly rent is £1,361. The second and third cheapest areas are WD4 with an average rent of £1,431 and WD5 with an average rent of £1,465 .
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