Chelmsford Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Chelmsford's 2026 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 £2,050, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,542 for a two-bedroom, £1,890 for a three-bedroom, £2,550 for a four-bedroom, and £3,140 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Chelmsford feature gardens and parking?
In Chelmsford, 88% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Chelmsford?
The housing mix in Chelmsford is 30% detached, 30% semi-detached, 33% 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 CM16, where the average monthly rent is £3,171. The second and third most expensive areas are CM5 with an average rent of £2,909 and CM15 with an average rent of £2,617 .
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 £1,393. The second and third cheapest areas are CM7 with an average rent of £1,611 and CM8 with an average rent of £1,618 .
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 £1,297, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,118 for a one-bedroom, £1,414 for a two-bedroom, £1,800 for a three-bedroom, and £1,996 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Chelmsford feature balconies and parking?
In Chelmsford, 18% of flats have a balcony and 81% 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 CM15, where the average monthly rent is £1,611. The second and third most expensive areas are CM23 with an average rent of £1,528 and CM13 with an average rent of £1,521 .
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 £1,033. The second and third cheapest areas are CM7 with an average rent of £1,068 and CM77 with an average rent of £1,100 .
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