Sunderland Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Sunderland'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 Sunderland?

The average monthly rent for a house in Sunderland is £797, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £717 for a two-bedroom, £829 for a three-bedroom, £1,187 for a four-bedroom, and £1,348 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Sunderland feature gardens and parking?

In Sunderland, 62% of houses have a garden and 56% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Sunderland?

The housing mix in Sunderland is 3% detached, 32% semi-detached, 56% terraced, and 9% other.

£797
Average Rent
£717
2 Bed
£829
3 Bed
£1,187
4 Bed
£1,348
5 Bed
62%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
56%
Include parking
Detached: 3%
Semi-Detached: 32%
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 £1,053. The second and third most expensive areas are SR1 with an average rent of £875 and SR4 with an average rent of £827 .

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 £589. The second and third cheapest areas are SR7 with an average rent of £721 and SR2 with an average rent of £736 .

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 £664, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £589 for a one-bedroom, £712 for a two-bedroom, £731 for a three-bedroom, and £834 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Sunderland feature balconies and parking?

In Sunderland, 5% of flats have a balcony and 67% include parking.

£664
Average Rent
£589
1 Bed
£712
2 Bed
£731
3 Bed
£834
4 Bed
5%
Have a balcony
67%
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 £838. The second and third most expensive areas are SR1 with an average rent of £742 and SR5 with an average rent of £710 .

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 £504. The second and third cheapest areas are SR4 with an average rent of £572 and SR3 with an average rent of £613 .

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