Bolton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bolton'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 Bolton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bolton is £1,126, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £919 for a two-bedroom, £1,196 for a three-bedroom, £1,640 for a four-bedroom, and £2,252 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bolton feature gardens and parking?

In Bolton, 69% of houses have a garden and 65% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bolton?

The housing mix in Bolton is 10% detached, 30% semi-detached, 55% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,126
Average Rent
£919
2 Bed
£1,196
3 Bed
£1,640
4 Bed
£2,252
5 Bed
69%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
65%
Include parking
Detached: 10%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 55%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bolton is BL7, where the average monthly rent is £1,318. The second and third most expensive areas are BL6 with an average rent of £1,204 and BL4 with an average rent of £1,200 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bolton is BL9, where the average monthly rent is £1,013. The second and third cheapest areas are BL2 with an average rent of £1,021 and BL1 with an average rent of £1,032 .

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 Bolton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bolton is £869, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £784 for a one-bedroom, £914 for a two-bedroom, £930 for a three-bedroom, and £1,225 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bolton feature balconies and parking?

In Bolton, 19% of flats have a balcony and 77% include parking.

£869
Average Rent
£784
1 Bed
£914
2 Bed
£930
3 Bed
£1,225
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
77%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bolton is BL7, where the average monthly rent is £945. The second and third most expensive areas are BL1 with an average rent of £943 and BL0 with an average rent of £902 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bolton is BL5, where the average monthly rent is £798. The second and third cheapest areas are BL3 with an average rent of £803 and BL2 with an average rent of £834 .

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