Cardiff Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cardiff'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 Cardiff?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cardiff is £1,147, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £944 for a two-bedroom, £1,095 for a three-bedroom, £1,501 for a four-bedroom, and £2,267 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cardiff feature gardens and parking?

In Cardiff, 74% of houses have a garden and 63% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cardiff?

The housing mix in Cardiff is 11% detached, 24% semi-detached, 61% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,147
Average Rent
£944
2 Bed
£1,095
3 Bed
£1,501
4 Bed
£2,267
5 Bed
74%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
63%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 61%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cardiff is CF24, where the average monthly rent is £2,281. The second and third most expensive areas are CF14 with an average rent of £1,872 and CF71 with an average rent of £1,779 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cardiff is CF43, where the average monthly rent is £735. The second and third cheapest areas are CF44 with an average rent of £774 and CF41 with an average rent of £787 .

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 Cardiff?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cardiff is £828, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £738 for a one-bedroom, £877 for a two-bedroom, £1,104 for a three-bedroom, and £1,924 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cardiff feature balconies and parking?

In Cardiff, 7% of flats have a balcony and 50% include parking.

£828
Average Rent
£738
1 Bed
£877
2 Bed
£1,104
3 Bed
£1,924
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
50%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cardiff is CF10, where the average monthly rent is £1,341. The second and third most expensive areas are CF24 with an average rent of £1,133 and CF23 with an average rent of £1,104 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cardiff is CF42, where the average monthly rent is £555. The second and third cheapest areas are CF43 with an average rent of £558 and CF40 with an average rent of £584 .

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