Shortstown, Bedford Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Shortstown, Bedford'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 Shortstown, Bedford?

The average monthly rent for a house in Shortstown, Bedford is £1,572, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,384 for a two-bedroom, £1,539 for a three-bedroom, £2,131 for a four-bedroom, and £2,384 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Shortstown, Bedford feature gardens and parking?

In Shortstown, Bedford, 92% of houses have a garden and 88% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Shortstown, Bedford?

The housing mix in Shortstown, Bedford is 24% detached, 34% semi-detached, 32% terraced, and 10% other.

£1,572
Average Rent
£1,384
2 Bed
£1,539
3 Bed
£2,131
4 Bed
£2,384
5 Bed
92%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
88%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 34%
Terraced: 32%
Other: 10%

What is the most expensive area in Shortstown, Bedford to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Shortstown, Bedford is MK44, where the average monthly rent is £1,655. The second and third most expensive areas are MK42 with an average rent of £1,539 and MK45 with an average rent of £1,523 .

What is the cheapest area in Shortstown, Bedford to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Shortstown, Bedford is MK45, where the average monthly rent is £1,523. The second and third cheapest areas are MK42 with an average rent of £1,539 and MK44 with an average rent of £1,655 .

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 Shortstown, Bedford?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Shortstown, Bedford is £1,122, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £920 for a one-bedroom, £1,120 for a two-bedroom, £1,531 for a three-bedroom, and £2,500 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Shortstown, Bedford feature balconies and parking?

In Shortstown, Bedford, 7% of flats have a balcony and 92% include parking.

£1,122
Average Rent
£920
1 Bed
£1,120
2 Bed
£1,531
3 Bed
£2,500
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
92%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Shortstown, Bedford to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Shortstown, Bedford is MK44, where the average monthly rent is £1,191. The second and third most expensive areas are MK42 with an average rent of £1,106 and MK45 with an average rent of £1,069 .

What is the cheapest area in Shortstown, Bedford to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Shortstown, Bedford is MK45, where the average monthly rent is £1,069. The second and third cheapest areas are MK42 with an average rent of £1,106 and MK44 with an average rent of £1,191 .

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