East Sussex Rent Guide and Insights

Discover East Sussex'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 East Sussex?

The average monthly rent for a house in East Sussex is £2,025, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,460 for a two-bedroom, £1,802 for a three-bedroom, £2,335 for a four-bedroom, and £3,274 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in East Sussex feature gardens and parking?

In East Sussex, 88% of houses have a garden and 85% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in East Sussex?

The housing mix in East Sussex is 29% detached, 29% semi-detached, 29% terraced, and 13% other.

£2,025
Average Rent
£1,460
2 Bed
£1,802
3 Bed
£2,335
4 Bed
£3,274
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
85%
Include parking
Detached: 29%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 29%
Other: 13%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in East Sussex is TN7, where the average monthly rent is £3,484. The second and third most expensive areas are RH17 with an average rent of £3,147 and BN2 with an average rent of £2,877 .

What is the cheapest area in East Sussex to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in East Sussex is BN21, where the average monthly rent is £1,240. The second and third cheapest areas are BN22 with an average rent of £1,351 and TN37 with an average rent of £1,399 .

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 East Sussex?

The average monthly rent for a flat in East Sussex is £1,176, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,009 for a one-bedroom, £1,277 for a two-bedroom, £1,601 for a three-bedroom, and £2,216 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in East Sussex feature balconies and parking?

In East Sussex, 16% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£1,176
Average Rent
£1,009
1 Bed
£1,277
2 Bed
£1,601
3 Bed
£2,216
4 Bed
16%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in East Sussex is BN3, where the average monthly rent is £1,601. The second and third most expensive areas are BN2 with an average rent of £1,562 and TN2 with an average rent of £1,561 .

What is the cheapest area in East Sussex to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in East Sussex is TN32, where the average monthly rent is £825. The second and third cheapest areas are BN24 with an average rent of £956 and TN35 with an average rent of £970 .

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