Central, Watford Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Central, Watford'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 Central, Watford?

The average monthly rent for a house in Central, Watford is £2,147, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,680 for a two-bedroom, £2,197 for a three-bedroom, £2,470 for a four-bedroom, and £3,633 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Central, Watford feature gardens and parking?

In Central, Watford, 89% of houses have a garden and 69% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Central, Watford?

The housing mix in Central, Watford is 19% detached, 23% semi-detached, 59% terraced, and 0% other.

£2,147
Average Rent
£1,680
2 Bed
£2,197
3 Bed
£2,470
4 Bed
£3,633
5 Bed
89%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
69%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 23%
Terraced: 59%
Other: 0%

What is the most expensive area in Central, Watford to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Central, Watford is WD17, where the average monthly rent is £2,368.

What is the cheapest area in Central, Watford to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Central, Watford is WD18, where the average monthly rent is £1,926.

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 Central, Watford?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Central, Watford is £1,680, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,478 for a one-bedroom, £1,897 for a two-bedroom, £2,178 for a three-bedroom, and £2,475 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Central, Watford feature balconies and parking?

In Central, Watford, 22% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.

£1,680
Average Rent
£1,478
1 Bed
£1,897
2 Bed
£2,178
3 Bed
£2,475
4 Bed
22%
Have a balcony
71%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Central, Watford to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Central, Watford is WD18, where the average monthly rent is £1,824.

What is the cheapest area in Central, Watford to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Central, Watford is WD17, where the average monthly rent is £1,535.

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