Berkshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Berkshire's 2025 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 Berkshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in Berkshire is £3,191, costing on average £4 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,582 for a two-bedroom, £2,016 for a three-bedroom, £2,897 for a four-bedroom, and £3,778 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Berkshire feature gardens and parking?

In Berkshire, 90% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Berkshire?

The housing mix in Berkshire is 34% detached, 31% semi-detached, 30% terraced, and 5% other.

£3,191
Average Rent
£1,582
2 Bed
£2,016
3 Bed
£2,897
4 Bed
£3,778
5 Bed
90%
Have a garden
£4
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 34%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 30%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Berkshire is SL8, where the average monthly rent is £32.7k. The second and third most expensive areas are GU20 with an average rent of £4,619 and SL5 with an average rent of £4,291 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Berkshire is RG30, where the average monthly rent is £1,620. The second and third cheapest areas are RG14 with an average rent of £1,644 and RG31 with an average rent of £1,733 .

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 Berkshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Berkshire is £1,410, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,257 for a one-bedroom, £1,511 for a two-bedroom, £1,986 for a three-bedroom, and £3,688 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Berkshire feature balconies and parking?

In Berkshire, 19% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.

£1,410
Average Rent
£1,257
1 Bed
£1,511
2 Bed
£1,986
3 Bed
£3,688
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
84%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Berkshire is SL5, where the average monthly rent is £2,676. The second and third most expensive areas are SL4 with an average rent of £1,767 and TW18 with an average rent of £1,759 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Berkshire is RG18, where the average monthly rent is £1,042. The second and third cheapest areas are RG20 with an average rent of £1,099 and RG17 with an average rent of £1,118 .

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