West Midlands Rent Guide and Insights

Discover West Midlands'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 West Midlands?

The average monthly rent for a house in West Midlands is £1,392, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,052 for a two-bedroom, £1,268 for a three-bedroom, £1,677 for a four-bedroom, and £2,318 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in West Midlands feature gardens and parking?

In West Midlands, 79% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in West Midlands?

The housing mix in West Midlands is 15% detached, 38% semi-detached, 44% terraced, and 3% other.

£1,392
Average Rent
£1,052
2 Bed
£1,268
3 Bed
£1,677
4 Bed
£2,318
5 Bed
79%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
77%
Include parking
Detached: 15%
Semi-Detached: 38%
Terraced: 44%
Other: 3%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in West Midlands is B94, where the average monthly rent is £4,138. The second and third most expensive areas are B74 with an average rent of £2,720 and B93 with an average rent of £2,653 .

What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in West Midlands is WV1, where the average monthly rent is £954. The second and third cheapest areas are B65 with an average rent of £1,035 and WV9 with an average rent of £1,042 .

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 West Midlands?

The average monthly rent for a flat in West Midlands is £927, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £818 for a one-bedroom, £996 for a two-bedroom, £1,333 for a three-bedroom, and £1,378 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in West Midlands feature balconies and parking?

In West Midlands, 11% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.

£927
Average Rent
£818
1 Bed
£996
2 Bed
£1,333
3 Bed
£1,378
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
69%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in West Midlands is B3, where the average monthly rent is £1,552. The second and third most expensive areas are B5 with an average rent of £1,443 and B4 with an average rent of £1,418 .

What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Midlands is B20, where the average monthly rent is £691. The second and third cheapest areas are WS3 with an average rent of £729 and WV13 with an average rent of £729 .

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