New Forest Rent Guide and Insights

Discover New Forest'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 New Forest?

The average monthly rent for a house in New Forest is £1,886, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,369 for a two-bedroom, £1,737 for a three-bedroom, £2,468 for a four-bedroom, and £3,278 for a five-bedroom.

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

In New Forest, 87% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in New Forest?

The housing mix in New Forest is 33% detached, 26% semi-detached, 25% terraced, and 17% other.

£1,886
Average Rent
£1,369
2 Bed
£1,737
3 Bed
£2,468
4 Bed
£3,278
5 Bed
87%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 33%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 25%
Other: 17%

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 £3,144. The second and third most expensive areas are SO43 with an average rent of £2,200 and SO41 with an average rent of £1,952 .

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 £1,418. The second and third cheapest areas are BH31 with an average rent of £1,536 and SO45 with an average rent of £1,590 .

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 £1,139, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £958 for a one-bedroom, £1,209 for a two-bedroom, £1,526 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 83% include parking.

£1,139
Average Rent
£958
1 Bed
£1,209
2 Bed
£1,526
3 Bed
£1,445
4 Bed
16%
Have a balcony
83%
Include parking
£2
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 £1,362. The second and third most expensive areas are SO41 with an average rent of £1,308 and SO42 with an average rent of £1,250 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in New Forest is BH31, where the average monthly rent is £980. The second and third cheapest areas are SP5 with an average rent of £983 and SP6 with an average rent of £1,032 .

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