South Yorkshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover South Yorkshire'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 Yorkshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in South Yorkshire is £943, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £824 for a two-bedroom, £969 for a three-bedroom, £1,264 for a four-bedroom, and £1,470 for a five-bedroom.

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

In South Yorkshire, 81% of houses have a garden and 72% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South Yorkshire?

The housing mix in South Yorkshire is 11% detached, 35% semi-detached, 50% terraced, and 5% other.

£943
Average Rent
£824
2 Bed
£969
3 Bed
£1,264
4 Bed
£1,470
5 Bed
81%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
72%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 50%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in South Yorkshire is S17, where the average monthly rent is £1,460. The second and third most expensive areas are HD8 with an average rent of £1,218 and S60 with an average rent of £1,188 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in South Yorkshire is DN1, where the average monthly rent is £724. The second and third cheapest areas are S4 with an average rent of £750 and S64 with an average rent of £751 .

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 Yorkshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in South Yorkshire is £744, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £662 for a one-bedroom, £787 for a two-bedroom, £986 for a three-bedroom, and £973 for a four-bedroom.

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

In South Yorkshire, 11% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£744
Average Rent
£662
1 Bed
£787
2 Bed
£986
3 Bed
£973
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in South Yorkshire is S17, where the average monthly rent is £1,190. The second and third most expensive areas are S1 with an average rent of £1,155 and S3 with an average rent of £1,024 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in South Yorkshire is DN7, where the average monthly rent is £550. The second and third cheapest areas are S80 with an average rent of £562 and S64 with an average rent of £570 .

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