Hertfordshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Hertfordshire'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 Hertfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in Hertfordshire is £2,509, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,678 for a two-bedroom, £2,178 for a three-bedroom, £2,912 for a four-bedroom, and £4,079 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Hertfordshire feature gardens and parking?

In Hertfordshire, 86% of houses have a garden and 84% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Hertfordshire?

The housing mix in Hertfordshire is 28% detached, 30% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 6% other.

£2,509
Average Rent
£1,678
2 Bed
£2,178
3 Bed
£2,912
4 Bed
£4,079
5 Bed
86%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
84%
Include parking
Detached: 28%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 6%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Hertfordshire is EN4, where the average monthly rent is £5,019. The second and third most expensive areas are SL9 with an average rent of £4,958 and WD7 with an average rent of £3,983 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Hertfordshire is SG7, where the average monthly rent is £1,576. The second and third cheapest areas are LU1 with an average rent of £1,590 and LU2 with an average rent of £1,602 .

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 Hertfordshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Hertfordshire is £1,437, costing on average £9 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,214 for a one-bedroom, £1,562 for a two-bedroom, £2,069 for a three-bedroom, and £2,518 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Hertfordshire feature balconies and parking?

In Hertfordshire, 18% of flats have a balcony and 74% include parking.

£1,437
Average Rent
£1,214
1 Bed
£1,562
2 Bed
£2,069
3 Bed
£2,518
4 Bed
18%
Have a balcony
74%
Include parking
£9
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Hertfordshire is EN4, where the average monthly rent is £2,441. The second and third most expensive areas are HA6 with an average rent of £1,986 and HA7 with an average rent of £1,918 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Hertfordshire is SG16, where the average monthly rent is £1,000. The second and third cheapest areas are LU6 with an average rent of £1,074 and SG8 with an average rent of £1,089 .

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