Watford (Watford) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Watford (Watford)'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 Watford (Watford)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Watford (Watford) is £2,374, costing on average £13 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,699 for a two-bedroom, £2,190 for a three-bedroom, £2,695 for a four-bedroom, and £3,794 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Watford (Watford) feature gardens and parking?

In Watford (Watford), 92% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Watford (Watford)?

The housing mix in Watford (Watford) is 29% detached, 30% semi-detached, 41% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,374
Average Rent
£1,699
2 Bed
£2,190
3 Bed
£2,695
4 Bed
£3,794
5 Bed
92%
Have a garden
£13
per sqft
80%
Include parking
Detached: 29%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 41%
Other: 1%

What is the most expensive area in Watford (Watford) to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Watford (Watford) is WD23, where the average monthly rent is £2,995. The second and third most expensive areas are WD4 with an average rent of £2,924 and WD25 with an average rent of £2,419 .

What is the cheapest area in Watford (Watford) to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Watford (Watford) is WD18, where the average monthly rent is £1,915. The second and third cheapest areas are WD24 with an average rent of £1,925 and WD17 with an average rent of £2,214 .

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 Watford (Watford)?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Watford (Watford) is £1,568, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,316 for a one-bedroom, £1,717 for a two-bedroom, £2,375 for a three-bedroom, and £4,950 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Watford (Watford) feature balconies and parking?

In Watford (Watford), 22% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.

£1,568
Average Rent
£1,316
1 Bed
£1,717
2 Bed
£2,375
3 Bed
£4,950
4 Bed
22%
Have a balcony
79%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Watford (Watford) to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Watford (Watford) is WD23, where the average monthly rent is £1,894. The second and third most expensive areas are WD18 with an average rent of £1,811 and WD17 with an average rent of £1,553 .

What is the cheapest area in Watford (Watford) to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Watford (Watford) is WD25, where the average monthly rent is £1,373. The second and third cheapest areas are WD4 with an average rent of £1,443 and WD24 with an average rent of £1,460 .

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