Derby Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Derby'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 Derby?

The average monthly rent for a house in Derby is £1,119, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £897 for a two-bedroom, £1,143 for a three-bedroom, £1,571 for a four-bedroom, and £1,897 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Derby feature gardens and parking?

In Derby, 85% of houses have a garden and 83% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Derby?

The housing mix in Derby is 20% detached, 36% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 8% other.

£1,119
Average Rent
£897
2 Bed
£1,143
3 Bed
£1,571
4 Bed
£1,897
5 Bed
85%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
83%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 36%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 8%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Derby is DE6, where the average monthly rent is £1,321. The second and third most expensive areas are DE45 with an average rent of £1,318 and DE3 with an average rent of £1,312 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Derby is DE55, where the average monthly rent is £894. The second and third cheapest areas are DE75 with an average rent of £922 and DE14 with an average rent of £948 .

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 Derby?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Derby is £795, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £696 for a one-bedroom, £862 for a two-bedroom, £1,037 for a three-bedroom, and £1,353 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Derby feature balconies and parking?

In Derby, 9% of flats have a balcony and 76% include parking.

£795
Average Rent
£696
1 Bed
£862
2 Bed
£1,037
3 Bed
£1,353
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
76%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Derby is DE4, where the average monthly rent is £1,060. The second and third most expensive areas are DE45 with an average rent of £977 and DE1 with an average rent of £941 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Derby is DE55, where the average monthly rent is £655. The second and third cheapest areas are DE75 with an average rent of £656 and DE11 with an average rent of £665 .

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