Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)'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 Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is £934, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £753 for a two-bedroom, £1,050 for a three-bedroom, £1,597 for a four-bedroom, and £1,725 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) feature gardens and parking?

In Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen), 73% of houses have a garden and 56% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)?

The housing mix in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is 12% detached, 18% semi-detached, 66% terraced, and 5% other.

£934
Average Rent
£753
2 Bed
£1,050
3 Bed
£1,597
4 Bed
£1,725
5 Bed
73%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
56%
Include parking
Detached: 12%
Semi-Detached: 18%
Terraced: 66%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is BB6, where the average monthly rent is £954. The second and third most expensive areas are BB2 with an average rent of £946 and BB1 with an average rent of £935 .

What is the cheapest area in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is BB3, where the average monthly rent is £900. The second and third cheapest areas are BB1 with an average rent of £935 and BB2 with an average rent of £946 .

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 (Blackburn with Darwen)?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is £661, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £605 for a one-bedroom, £741 for a two-bedroom, £1,050 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) feature balconies and parking?

In Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen), 9% of flats have a balcony and 62% include parking.

£661
Average Rent
£605
1 Bed
£741
2 Bed
£1,050
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
62%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is BB1, where the average monthly rent is £710. The second and third most expensive areas are BB2 with an average rent of £692 and BB3 with an average rent of £649 .

What is the cheapest area in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is BB6, where the average monthly rent is £593. The second and third cheapest areas are BB3 with an average rent of £649 and BB2 with an average rent of £692 .

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