Watford (Watford) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Watford (Watford)'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 Watford (Watford)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Watford (Watford) is £2,396, costing on average £13 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,748 for a two-bedroom, £2,176 for a three-bedroom, £2,750 for a four-bedroom, and £3,799 for a five-bedroom.

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

In Watford (Watford), 88% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.

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

The housing mix in Watford (Watford) is 24% detached, 31% semi-detached, 42% terraced, and 3% other.

£2,396
Average Rent
£1,748
2 Bed
£2,176
3 Bed
£2,750
4 Bed
£3,799
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£13
per sqft
77%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 42%
Other: 3%

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 £2,891. The second and third most expensive areas are WD4 with an average rent of £2,855 and WD5 with an average rent of £2,453 .

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 £1,990. The second and third cheapest areas are WD24 with an average rent of £1,990 and WD19 with an average rent of £2,246 .

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 £1,552, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,313 for a one-bedroom, £1,708 for a two-bedroom, £2,638 for a three-bedroom, and £2,931 for a four-bedroom.

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

In Watford (Watford), 20% of flats have a balcony and 76% include parking.

£1,552
Average Rent
£1,313
1 Bed
£1,708
2 Bed
£2,638
3 Bed
£2,931
4 Bed
20%
Have a balcony
76%
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 £1,867. The second and third most expensive areas are WD18 with an average rent of £1,823 and WD17 with an average rent of £1,540 .

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 £1,361. The second and third cheapest areas are WD4 with an average rent of £1,403 and WD5 with an average rent of £1,428 .

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