Chelmsford Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Chelmsford's 2025 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Chelmsford?
The average monthly rent for a house in Chelmsford is £2,119, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,523 for a two-bedroom, £1,877 for a three-bedroom, £2,527 for a four-bedroom, and £3,345 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Chelmsford feature gardens and parking?
In Chelmsford, 92% of houses have a garden and 91% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Chelmsford?
The housing mix in Chelmsford is 33% detached, 30% semi-detached, 29% terraced, and 8% other.
What is the most expensive area in Chelmsford to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Chelmsford is CM5, where the average monthly rent is £3,617. The second and third most expensive areas are CM16 with an average rent of £3,586 and CM11 with an average rent of £2,698 .
What is the cheapest area in Chelmsford to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Chelmsford is CM0, where the average monthly rent is £1,420. The second and third cheapest areas are CM21 with an average rent of £1,614 and CM8 with an average rent of £1,617 .
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 Chelmsford?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Chelmsford is £1,295, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,115 for a one-bedroom, £1,401 for a two-bedroom, £2,166 for a three-bedroom, and £1,900 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Chelmsford feature balconies and parking?
In Chelmsford, 19% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Chelmsford to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Chelmsford is CM4, where the average monthly rent is £1,794. The second and third most expensive areas are CM15 with an average rent of £1,587 and CM13 with an average rent of £1,518 .
What is the cheapest area in Chelmsford to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Chelmsford is CM0, where the average monthly rent is £1,043. The second and third cheapest areas are CM22 with an average rent of £1,050 and CM7 with an average rent of £1,054 .
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