New Forest Rent Guide and Insights

Discover New Forest's 2025 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 New Forest?

The average monthly rent for a house in New Forest is £1,966, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,343 for a two-bedroom, £1,753 for a three-bedroom, £2,734 for a four-bedroom, and £3,039 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in New Forest feature gardens and parking?

In New Forest, 89% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in New Forest?

The housing mix in New Forest is 34% detached, 28% semi-detached, 22% terraced, and 15% other.

£1,966
Average Rent
£1,343
2 Bed
£1,753
3 Bed
£2,734
4 Bed
£3,039
5 Bed
89%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 34%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 22%
Other: 15%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in New Forest is SO42, where the average monthly rent is £3,950. The second and third most expensive areas are SO43 with an average rent of £2,300 and SP5 with an average rent of £1,978 .

What is the cheapest area in New Forest to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in New Forest is SO40, where the average monthly rent is £1,311. The second and third cheapest areas are BH31 with an average rent of £1,495 and SO45 with an average rent of £1,536 .

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 New Forest?

The average monthly rent for a flat in New Forest is £1,165, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £983 for a one-bedroom, £1,208 for a two-bedroom, £1,442 for a three-bedroom, and £1,445 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in New Forest feature balconies and parking?

In New Forest, 16% of flats have a balcony and 85% include parking.

£1,165
Average Rent
£983
1 Bed
£1,208
2 Bed
£1,442
3 Bed
£1,445
4 Bed
16%
Have a balcony
85%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in New Forest is SO43, where the average monthly rent is £1,352. The second and third most expensive areas are BH24 with an average rent of £1,292 and SO42 with an average rent of £1,288 .

What is the cheapest area in New Forest to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in New Forest is SP5, where the average monthly rent is £1,022. The second and third cheapest areas are SO40 with an average rent of £1,048 and BH31 with an average rent of £1,050 .

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