West Midlands Rent Guide and Insights
Discover West Midlands's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
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 £1,373, costing on average £1 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,077 for a two-bedroom, £1,283 for a three-bedroom, £1,661 for a four-bedroom, and £2,385 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in West Midlands feature gardens and parking?
In West Midlands, 74% of houses have a garden and 75% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in West Midlands?
The housing mix in West Midlands is 14% detached, 40% semi-detached, 43% terraced, and 3% other.
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 £3,328. The second and third most expensive areas are B74 with an average rent of £2,466 and B93 with an average rent of £2,387 .
What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in West Midlands is WS2, where the average monthly rent is £1,023. The second and third cheapest areas are WV1 with an average rent of £1,026 and DY5 with an average rent of £1,041 .
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 £928, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £818 for a one-bedroom, £998 for a two-bedroom, £1,216 for a three-bedroom, and £1,468 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 66% include parking.
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 B5, where the average monthly rent is £1,516. The second and third most expensive areas are B3 with an average rent of £1,490 and B15 with an average rent of £1,381 .
What is the cheapest area in West Midlands to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Midlands is WV13, where the average monthly rent is £751. The second and third cheapest areas are DY5 with an average rent of £752 and B64 with an average rent of £753 .
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