Blackburn Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Blackburn'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 Blackburn?

The average monthly rent for a house in Blackburn is £856, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £728 for a two-bedroom, £948 for a three-bedroom, £1,465 for a four-bedroom, and £1,573 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Blackburn feature gardens and parking?

In Blackburn, 64% of houses have a garden and 52% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Blackburn?

The housing mix in Blackburn is 7% detached, 15% semi-detached, 75% terraced, and 3% other.

£856
Average Rent
£728
2 Bed
£948
3 Bed
£1,465
4 Bed
£1,573
5 Bed
64%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
52%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 15%
Terraced: 75%
Other: 3%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Blackburn is BB7, where the average monthly rent is £1,093. The second and third most expensive areas are BB2 with an average rent of £983 and BB4 with an average rent of £967 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Blackburn is BB11, where the average monthly rent is £656. The second and third cheapest areas are BB10 with an average rent of £709 and BB12 with an average rent of £760 .

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 Blackburn?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Blackburn is £676, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £595 for a one-bedroom, £741 for a two-bedroom, £922 for a three-bedroom, and £1,325 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Blackburn feature balconies and parking?

In Blackburn, 8% of flats have a balcony and 59% include parking.

£676
Average Rent
£595
1 Bed
£741
2 Bed
£922
3 Bed
£1,325
4 Bed
8%
Have a balcony
59%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Blackburn is BB4, where the average monthly rent is £827. The second and third most expensive areas are BB7 with an average rent of £826 and BB9 with an average rent of £726 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Blackburn is BB5, where the average monthly rent is £597. The second and third cheapest areas are BB8 with an average rent of £603 and BB18 with an average rent of £610 .

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