West Midlands Rent Guide and Insights
Discover West Midlands'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 West Midlands?
The average monthly rent for a house in West Midlands is £1,397, costing on average £1 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,055 for a two-bedroom, £1,273 for a three-bedroom, £1,680 for a four-bedroom, and £2,505 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in West Midlands feature gardens and parking?
In West Midlands, 76% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in West Midlands?
The housing mix in West Midlands is 15% detached, 38% semi-detached, 44% terraced, and 3% other.
What is the most expensive area in West Midlands to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in West Midlands is B94, where the average monthly rent is £3,830. The second and third most expensive areas are B93 with an average rent of £2,777 and B1 with an average rent of £2,678 .
What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in West Midlands is WV1, where the average monthly rent is £970. The second and third cheapest areas are DY5 with an average rent of £1,043 and WS2 with an average rent of £1,054 .
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 West Midlands?
The average monthly rent for a flat in West Midlands is £933, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £817 for a one-bedroom, £1,000 for a two-bedroom, £1,304 for a three-bedroom, and £1,388 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in West Midlands feature balconies and parking?
In West Midlands, 10% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in West Midlands to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in West Midlands is B3, where the average monthly rent is £1,536. The second and third most expensive areas are B5 with an average rent of £1,475 and B93 with an average rent of £1,458 .
What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Midlands is B20, where the average monthly rent is £724. The second and third cheapest areas are WV13 with an average rent of £732 and DY5 with an average rent of £743 .
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