Shrewsbury Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Shrewsbury'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 Shrewsbury?

The average monthly rent for a house in Shrewsbury is £1,017, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £803 for a two-bedroom, £1,080 for a three-bedroom, £1,358 for a four-bedroom, and £1,780 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Shrewsbury feature gardens and parking?

In Shrewsbury, 79% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Shrewsbury?

The housing mix in Shrewsbury is 29% detached, 24% semi-detached, 34% terraced, and 13% other.

£1,017
Average Rent
£803
2 Bed
£1,080
3 Bed
£1,358
4 Bed
£1,780
5 Bed
79%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
86%
Include parking
Detached: 29%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 34%
Other: 13%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Shrewsbury is SY23, where the average monthly rent is £1,410. The second and third most expensive areas are SY14 with an average rent of £1,384 and SY6 with an average rent of £1,271 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Shrewsbury is SY19, where the average monthly rent is £575. The second and third cheapest areas are SY18 with an average rent of £646 and SY20 with an average rent of £764 .

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 Shrewsbury?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Shrewsbury is £690, costing on average £9 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £620 for a one-bedroom, £739 for a two-bedroom, £1,241 for a three-bedroom, and £1,942 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Shrewsbury feature balconies and parking?

In Shrewsbury, 4% of flats have a balcony and 64% include parking.

£690
Average Rent
£620
1 Bed
£739
2 Bed
£1,241
3 Bed
£1,942
4 Bed
4%
Have a balcony
64%
Include parking
£9
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Shrewsbury is SY23, where the average monthly rent is £956. The second and third most expensive areas are SY3 with an average rent of £894 and SY1 with an average rent of £883 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Shrewsbury is SY18, where the average monthly rent is £515. The second and third cheapest areas are SY16 with an average rent of £522 and SY12 with an average rent of £531 .

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