Cumbria Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cumbria'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 Cumbria?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cumbria is £957, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £811 for a two-bedroom, £1,004 for a three-bedroom, £1,346 for a four-bedroom, and £1,676 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cumbria feature gardens and parking?

In Cumbria, 74% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cumbria?

The housing mix in Cumbria is 14% detached, 30% semi-detached, 46% terraced, and 10% other.

£957
Average Rent
£811
2 Bed
£1,004
3 Bed
£1,346
4 Bed
£1,676
5 Bed
74%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
86%
Include parking
Detached: 14%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 46%
Other: 10%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cumbria is LA23, where the average monthly rent is £1,511. The second and third most expensive areas are LA22 with an average rent of £1,299 and CA12 with an average rent of £1,205 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cumbria is CA26, where the average monthly rent is £691. The second and third cheapest areas are CA23 with an average rent of £706 and CA24 with an average rent of £724 .

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 Cumbria?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cumbria is £721, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £631 for a one-bedroom, £748 for a two-bedroom, £849 for a three-bedroom, and £1,263 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cumbria feature balconies and parking?

In Cumbria, 6% of flats have a balcony and 80% include parking.

£721
Average Rent
£631
1 Bed
£748
2 Bed
£849
3 Bed
£1,263
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
80%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cumbria is LA8, where the average monthly rent is £1,420. The second and third most expensive areas are LA23 with an average rent of £934 and LA5 with an average rent of £923 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cumbria is CA9, where the average monthly rent is £500. The second and third cheapest areas are CA6 with an average rent of £511 and CA7 with an average rent of £527 .

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