Basildon Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Basildon'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 Basildon?

The average monthly rent for a house in Basildon is £1,955, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,533 for a two-bedroom, £1,865 for a three-bedroom, £2,406 for a four-bedroom, and £2,978 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Basildon feature gardens and parking?

In Basildon, 83% of houses have a garden and 88% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Basildon?

The housing mix in Basildon is 20% detached, 26% semi-detached, 39% terraced, and 14% other.

£1,955
Average Rent
£1,533
2 Bed
£1,865
3 Bed
£2,406
4 Bed
£2,978
5 Bed
83%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
88%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 39%
Other: 14%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Basildon is CM11, where the average monthly rent is £2,515. The second and third most expensive areas are CM13 with an average rent of £2,457 and CM4 with an average rent of £2,259 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Basildon is SS13, where the average monthly rent is £1,543. The second and third cheapest areas are SS14 with an average rent of £1,708 and SS16 with an average rent of £1,796 .

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 Basildon?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Basildon is £1,281, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,105 for a one-bedroom, £1,386 for a two-bedroom, £1,830 for a three-bedroom, and £1,400 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Basildon feature balconies and parking?

In Basildon, 21% of flats have a balcony and 81% include parking.

£1,281
Average Rent
£1,105
1 Bed
£1,386
2 Bed
£1,830
3 Bed
£1,400
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
81%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Basildon is CM13, where the average monthly rent is £1,521. The second and third most expensive areas are CM4 with an average rent of £1,518 and CM12 with an average rent of £1,375 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Basildon is SS13, where the average monthly rent is £1,099. The second and third cheapest areas are SS11 with an average rent of £1,153 and SS15 with an average rent of £1,199 .

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