Sheffield Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sheffield'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 Sheffield?

The average monthly rent for a house in Sheffield is £1,012, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £850 for a two-bedroom, £1,017 for a three-bedroom, £1,416 for a four-bedroom, and £1,590 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sheffield feature gardens and parking?

In Sheffield, 77% of houses have a garden and 74% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Sheffield?

The housing mix in Sheffield is 11% detached, 35% semi-detached, 50% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,012
Average Rent
£850
2 Bed
£1,017
3 Bed
£1,416
4 Bed
£1,590
5 Bed
77%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
74%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 50%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Sheffield is S17, where the average monthly rent is £1,921. The second and third most expensive areas are S32 with an average rent of £1,403 and S21 with an average rent of £1,385 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Sheffield is S64, where the average monthly rent is £783. The second and third cheapest areas are S70 with an average rent of £818 and S80 with an average rent of £822 .

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 Sheffield?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Sheffield is £753, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £662 for a one-bedroom, £807 for a two-bedroom, £985 for a three-bedroom, and £1,213 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sheffield feature balconies and parking?

In Sheffield, 12% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£753
Average Rent
£662
1 Bed
£807
2 Bed
£985
3 Bed
£1,213
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Sheffield is S1, where the average monthly rent is £1,164. The second and third most expensive areas are S17 with an average rent of £1,144 and S3 with an average rent of £1,073 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Sheffield is S14, where the average monthly rent is £586. The second and third cheapest areas are S73 with an average rent of £604 and S80 with an average rent of £605 .

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