Leicestershire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Leicestershire'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 Leicestershire?

The average monthly rent for a house in Leicestershire is £1,237, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £956 for a two-bedroom, £1,204 for a three-bedroom, £1,672 for a four-bedroom, and £1,987 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Leicestershire feature gardens and parking?

In Leicestershire, 82% of houses have a garden and 83% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Leicestershire?

The housing mix in Leicestershire is 22% detached, 38% semi-detached, 33% terraced, and 7% other.

£1,237
Average Rent
£956
2 Bed
£1,204
3 Bed
£1,672
4 Bed
£1,987
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
83%
Include parking
Detached: 22%
Semi-Detached: 38%
Terraced: 33%
Other: 7%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Leicestershire is NG32, where the average monthly rent is £1,592. The second and third most expensive areas are NN6 with an average rent of £1,528 and LE15 with an average rent of £1,437 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Leicestershire is DE11, where the average monthly rent is £964. The second and third cheapest areas are NG10 with an average rent of £1,047 and LE13 with an average rent of £1,048 .

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 Leicestershire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Leicestershire is £826, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £752 for a one-bedroom, £876 for a two-bedroom, £1,068 for a three-bedroom, and £1,216 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Leicestershire feature balconies and parking?

In Leicestershire, 7% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£826
Average Rent
£752
1 Bed
£876
2 Bed
£1,068
3 Bed
£1,216
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Leicestershire is LE1, where the average monthly rent is £1,002. The second and third most expensive areas are LE11 with an average rent of £959 and NN6 with an average rent of £938 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Leicestershire is DE11, where the average monthly rent is £665. The second and third cheapest areas are LE13 with an average rent of £726 and LE67 with an average rent of £732 .

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