Oldham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Oldham'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 Oldham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Oldham is £1,074, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £919 for a two-bedroom, £1,139 for a three-bedroom, £1,466 for a four-bedroom, and £2,095 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Oldham feature gardens and parking?

In Oldham, 71% of houses have a garden and 63% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Oldham?

The housing mix in Oldham is 7% detached, 27% semi-detached, 63% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,074
Average Rent
£919
2 Bed
£1,139
3 Bed
£1,466
4 Bed
£2,095
5 Bed
71%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
63%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 63%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Oldham is OL3, where the average monthly rent is £1,544. The second and third most expensive areas are OL8 with an average rent of £1,143 and OL5 with an average rent of £1,131 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Oldham is OL13, where the average monthly rent is £755. The second and third cheapest areas are OL12 with an average rent of £967 and OL10 with an average rent of £988 .

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 Oldham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Oldham is £867, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £745 for a one-bedroom, £997 for a two-bedroom, £925 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Oldham feature balconies and parking?

In Oldham, 12% of flats have a balcony and 63% include parking.

£867
Average Rent
£745
1 Bed
£997
2 Bed
£925
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
63%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Oldham is OL14, where the average monthly rent is £1,240. The second and third most expensive areas are OL3 with an average rent of £1,211 and OL16 with an average rent of £1,058 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Oldham is OL9, where the average monthly rent is £725. The second and third cheapest areas are OL13 with an average rent of £728 and OL7 with an average rent of £745 .

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