Barking Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Barking'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 Barking?

The average monthly rent for a house in Barking is £1,503, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,035 for a two-bedroom, £1,413 for a three-bedroom, £1,921 for a four-bedroom, and £2,655 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Barking feature gardens and parking?

In Barking, 84% of houses have a garden and 95% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Barking?

The housing mix in Barking is 40% detached, 33% semi-detached, 19% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,503
Average Rent
£1,035
2 Bed
£1,413
3 Bed
£1,921
4 Bed
£2,655
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
95%
Include parking
Detached: 40%
Semi-Detached: 33%
Terraced: 19%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Barking is IP6, where the average monthly rent is £1,503.

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Barking is IP6, where the average monthly rent is £1,503.

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 Barking?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Barking is £848, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £773 for a one-bedroom, £893 for a two-bedroom, £950 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Barking feature balconies and parking?

In Barking, 0% of flats have a balcony and 75% include parking.

£848
Average Rent
£773
1 Bed
£893
2 Bed
£950
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
0%
Have a balcony
75%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Barking is IP6, where the average monthly rent is £848.

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Barking is IP6, where the average monthly rent is £848.

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