Bedfordshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bedfordshire'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 Bedfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bedfordshire is £1,683, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,317 for a two-bedroom, £1,654 for a three-bedroom, £2,126 for a four-bedroom, and £2,667 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bedfordshire feature gardens and parking?

In Bedfordshire, 86% of houses have a garden and 85% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bedfordshire?

The housing mix in Bedfordshire is 23% detached, 35% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 7% other.

£1,683
Average Rent
£1,317
2 Bed
£1,654
3 Bed
£2,126
4 Bed
£2,667
5 Bed
86%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
85%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 7%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bedfordshire is AL5, where the average monthly rent is £2,970. The second and third most expensive areas are HP4 with an average rent of £2,893 and AL3 with an average rent of £2,609 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bedfordshire is DN3, where the average monthly rent is £1,071. The second and third cheapest areas are NN10 with an average rent of £1,105 and SG15 with an average rent of £1,250 .

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 Bedfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bedfordshire is £1,102, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £947 for a one-bedroom, £1,199 for a two-bedroom, £1,530 for a three-bedroom, and £2,202 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bedfordshire feature balconies and parking?

In Bedfordshire, 9% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.

£1,102
Average Rent
£947
1 Bed
£1,199
2 Bed
£1,530
3 Bed
£2,202
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
79%
Include parking
£6
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bedfordshire is AL5, where the average monthly rent is £1,646. The second and third most expensive areas are HP4 with an average rent of £1,506 and AL3 with an average rent of £1,423 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bedfordshire is DN3, where the average monthly rent is £749. The second and third cheapest areas are NN10 with an average rent of £803 and NN29 with an average rent of £895 .

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