Southampton Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Southampton's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Southampton?
The average monthly rent for a house in Southampton is £1,911, costing on average £5 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,377 for a two-bedroom, £1,723 for a three-bedroom, £2,341 for a four-bedroom, and £2,993 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Southampton feature gardens and parking?
In Southampton, 83% of houses have a garden and 87% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Southampton?
The housing mix in Southampton is 26% detached, 36% semi-detached, 30% terraced, and 8% other.
What is the most expensive area in Southampton to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Southampton is SO42, where the average monthly rent is £3,144. The second and third most expensive areas are SO23 with an average rent of £2,344 and SO22 with an average rent of £2,289 .
What is the cheapest area in Southampton to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Southampton is SO40, where the average monthly rent is £1,418. The second and third cheapest areas are SO52 with an average rent of £1,447 and SO19 with an average rent of £1,496 .
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 Southampton?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Southampton is £1,182, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,005 for a one-bedroom, £1,277 for a two-bedroom, £1,501 for a three-bedroom, and £1,763 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Southampton feature balconies and parking?
In Southampton, 20% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Southampton to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Southampton is SO22, where the average monthly rent is £1,581. The second and third most expensive areas are SO23 with an average rent of £1,369 and SO43 with an average rent of £1,362 .
What is the cheapest area in Southampton to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Southampton is SO18, where the average monthly rent is £1,021. The second and third cheapest areas are SO20 with an average rent of £1,025 and SO50 with an average rent of £1,030 .
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