West Sussex Rent Guide and Insights

Discover West Sussex'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 Sussex?

The average monthly rent for a house in West Sussex is £2,095, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,547 for a two-bedroom, £1,866 for a three-bedroom, £2,699 for a four-bedroom, and £3,265 for a five-bedroom.

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

In West Sussex, 90% of houses have a garden and 87% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in West Sussex?

The housing mix in West Sussex is 28% detached, 30% semi-detached, 33% terraced, and 10% other.

£2,095
Average Rent
£1,547
2 Bed
£1,866
3 Bed
£2,699
4 Bed
£3,265
5 Bed
90%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
87%
Include parking
Detached: 28%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 33%
Other: 10%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in West Sussex is RH17, where the average monthly rent is £3,183. The second and third most expensive areas are BN1 with an average rent of £2,880 and GU8 with an average rent of £2,817 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in West Sussex is BN17, where the average monthly rent is £1,531. The second and third cheapest areas are PO10 with an average rent of £1,575 and PO20 with an average rent of £1,614 .

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 Sussex?

The average monthly rent for a flat in West Sussex is £1,215, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,050 for a one-bedroom, £1,347 for a two-bedroom, £1,578 for a three-bedroom, and £2,512 for a four-bedroom.

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

In West Sussex, 15% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.

£1,215
Average Rent
£1,050
1 Bed
£1,347
2 Bed
£1,578
3 Bed
£2,512
4 Bed
15%
Have a balcony
79%
Include parking
£6
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in West Sussex is RH5, where the average monthly rent is £1,581. The second and third most expensive areas are BN1 with an average rent of £1,546 and BN6 with an average rent of £1,524 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Sussex is BN44, where the average monthly rent is £977. The second and third cheapest areas are PO10 with an average rent of £989 and PO21 with an average rent of £1,017 .

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