Preston Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Preston'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 Preston?

The average monthly rent for a house in Preston is £5,988, costing on average £6 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,874 for a two-bedroom, £4,233 for a three-bedroom, £8,676 for a four-bedroom, and £16.7k for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Preston feature gardens and parking?

In Preston, 82% of houses have a garden and 81% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Preston?

The housing mix in Preston is 24% detached, 36% semi-detached, 34% terraced, and 6% other.

£5,988
Average Rent
£1,874
2 Bed
£4,233
3 Bed
£8,676
4 Bed
£16.7k
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£6
per sqft
81%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 36%
Terraced: 34%
Other: 6%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Preston is PR8, where the average monthly rent is £34.7k. The second and third most expensive areas are PR9 with an average rent of £21.2k and PR26 with an average rent of £1,351 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Preston is PR6, where the average monthly rent is £947. The second and third cheapest areas are PR25 with an average rent of £1,002 and PR7 with an average rent of £1,006 .

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 Preston?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Preston is £1,069, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £799 for a one-bedroom, £1,284 for a two-bedroom, £1,762 for a three-bedroom, and £1,075 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Preston feature balconies and parking?

In Preston, 8% of flats have a balcony and 67% include parking.

£1,069
Average Rent
£799
1 Bed
£1,284
2 Bed
£1,762
3 Bed
£1,075
4 Bed
8%
Have a balcony
67%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Preston is PR8, where the average monthly rent is £3,446. The second and third most expensive areas are PR9 with an average rent of £1,217 and PR1 with an average rent of £881 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Preston is PR4, where the average monthly rent is £631. The second and third cheapest areas are PR5 with an average rent of £708 and PR25 with an average rent of £726 .

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