South Shields Rent Guide and Insights

Discover South Shields'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 South Shields?

The average monthly rent for a house in South Shields is £825, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £750 for a two-bedroom, £880 for a three-bedroom, £1,047 for a four-bedroom, and £1,200 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in South Shields feature gardens and parking?

In South Shields, 82% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South Shields?

The housing mix in South Shields is 6% detached, 26% semi-detached, 64% terraced, and 4% other.

£825
Average Rent
£750
2 Bed
£880
3 Bed
£1,047
4 Bed
£1,200
5 Bed
82%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
77%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 64%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in South Shields is NE34, where the average monthly rent is £870. The second and third most expensive areas are NE33 with an average rent of £866 and NE32 with an average rent of £813 .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in South Shields is NE36, where the average monthly rent is £750. The second and third cheapest areas are NE32 with an average rent of £813 and NE33 with an average rent of £866 .

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 South Shields?

The average monthly rent for a flat in South Shields is £685, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £708 for a one-bedroom, £669 for a two-bedroom, £683 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in South Shields feature balconies and parking?

In South Shields, 2% of flats have a balcony and 48% include parking.

£685
Average Rent
£708
1 Bed
£669
2 Bed
£683
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
2%
Have a balcony
48%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in South Shields is NE36, where the average monthly rent is £725. The second and third most expensive areas are NE34 with an average rent of £715 and NE33 with an average rent of £669 .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in South Shields is NE32, where the average monthly rent is £631. The second and third cheapest areas are NE33 with an average rent of £669 and NE34 with an average rent of £715 .

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