Sunderland Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sunderland'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 Sunderland?

The average monthly rent for a house in Sunderland is £795, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £705 for a two-bedroom, £838 for a three-bedroom, £1,047 for a four-bedroom, and £1,598 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sunderland feature gardens and parking?

In Sunderland, 58% of houses have a garden and 60% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Sunderland?

The housing mix in Sunderland is 3% detached, 33% semi-detached, 56% terraced, and 9% other.

£795
Average Rent
£705
2 Bed
£838
3 Bed
£1,047
4 Bed
£1,598
5 Bed
58%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
60%
Include parking
Detached: 3%
Semi-Detached: 33%
Terraced: 56%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Sunderland is SR6, where the average monthly rent is £1,080. The second and third most expensive areas are SR3 with an average rent of £862 and SR2 with an average rent of £815 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Sunderland is SR8, where the average monthly rent is £590. The second and third cheapest areas are SR7 with an average rent of £700 and SR1 with an average rent of £754 .

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 Sunderland?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Sunderland is £648, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £578 for a one-bedroom, £688 for a two-bedroom, £752 for a three-bedroom, and £888 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sunderland feature balconies and parking?

In Sunderland, 6% of flats have a balcony and 59% include parking.

£648
Average Rent
£578
1 Bed
£688
2 Bed
£752
3 Bed
£888
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
59%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Sunderland is SR6, where the average monthly rent is £743. The second and third most expensive areas are SR1 with an average rent of £713 and SR2 with an average rent of £704 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Sunderland is SR8, where the average monthly rent is £527. The second and third cheapest areas are SR4 with an average rent of £592 and SR7 with an average rent of £614 .

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