Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) Rent Guide and Insights

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

The average monthly rent for a house in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is £923, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £750 for a two-bedroom, £999 for a three-bedroom, £1,519 for a four-bedroom, and £1,537 for a five-bedroom.

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

In Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen), 66% of houses have a garden and 59% include parking.

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

The housing mix in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) is 9% detached, 19% semi-detached, 67% terraced, and 5% other.

£923
Average Rent
£750
2 Bed
£999
3 Bed
£1,519
4 Bed
£1,537
5 Bed
66%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
59%
Include parking
Detached: 9%
Semi-Detached: 19%
Terraced: 67%
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 BB2, where the average monthly rent is £983. The second and third most expensive areas are BB1 with an average rent of £957 and BB6 with an average rent of £891 .

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 £860. The second and third cheapest areas are BB6 with an average rent of £891 and BB1 with an average rent of £957 .

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 £674, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £605 for a one-bedroom, £785 for a two-bedroom, £874 for a three-bedroom, and £1,050 for a four-bedroom.

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

In Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen), 8% of flats have a balcony and 61% include parking.

£674
Average Rent
£605
1 Bed
£785
2 Bed
£874
3 Bed
£1,050
4 Bed
8%
Have a balcony
61%
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 £689. The second and third most expensive areas are BB2 with an average rent of £686 and BB3 with an average rent of £664 .

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 £658. The second and third cheapest areas are BB3 with an average rent of £664 and BB2 with an average rent of £686 .

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