Bristol Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Bristol's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

Author
Lisa Thomson
Writer

Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Bristol?

The average monthly rent for a house in Bristol is £1,902, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,396 for a two-bedroom, £1,676 for a three-bedroom, £2,201 for a four-bedroom, and £3,510 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Bristol feature gardens and parking?

In Bristol, 79% of houses have a garden and 81% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Bristol?

The housing mix in Bristol is 19% detached, 29% semi-detached, 43% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,902
Average Rent
£1,396
2 Bed
£1,676
3 Bed
£2,201
4 Bed
£3,510
5 Bed
79%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
81%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 43%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Bristol is BS6, where the average monthly rent is £3,623. The second and third most expensive areas are BS8 with an average rent of £3,146 and BS2 with an average rent of £2,704 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Bristol is BS23, where the average monthly rent is £1,201. The second and third cheapest areas are BS29 with an average rent of £1,304 and BS22 with an average rent of £1,318 .

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 Bristol?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Bristol is £1,241, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,023 for a one-bedroom, £1,301 for a two-bedroom, £1,643 for a three-bedroom, and £2,309 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Bristol feature balconies and parking?

In Bristol, 12% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£1,241
Average Rent
£1,023
1 Bed
£1,301
2 Bed
£1,643
3 Bed
£2,309
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Bristol is BS1, where the average monthly rent is £2,180. The second and third most expensive areas are BS8 with an average rent of £1,906 and BS34 with an average rent of £1,791 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Bristol is BS26, where the average monthly rent is £700. The second and third cheapest areas are BS28 with an average rent of £860 and BS22 with an average rent of £926 .

Looking to rent in Bristol?

Searching for your next home doesn't have to be endless evenings and hundreds of tabs. When a property you want comes on the market, we'll let you know.