West Yorkshire Rent Guide and Insights

Discover West Yorkshire'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 West Yorkshire?

The average monthly rent for a house in West Yorkshire is £1,097, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £888 for a two-bedroom, £1,119 for a three-bedroom, £1,485 for a four-bedroom, and £2,218 for a five-bedroom.

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

In West Yorkshire, 65% of houses have a garden and 71% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in West Yorkshire?

The housing mix in West Yorkshire is 11% detached, 30% semi-detached, 54% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,097
Average Rent
£888
2 Bed
£1,119
3 Bed
£1,485
4 Bed
£2,218
5 Bed
65%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
71%
Include parking
Detached: 11%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 54%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in West Yorkshire is LS6, where the average monthly rent is £2,332. The second and third most expensive areas are LS3 with an average rent of £2,146 and LS22 with an average rent of £1,865 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in West Yorkshire is BD1, where the average monthly rent is £365. The second and third cheapest areas are LS1 with an average rent of £501 and BD21 with an average rent of £777 .

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 Yorkshire?

The average monthly rent for a flat in West Yorkshire is £816, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £703 for a one-bedroom, £872 for a two-bedroom, £1,101 for a three-bedroom, and £1,293 for a four-bedroom.

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

In West Yorkshire, 13% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£816
Average Rent
£703
1 Bed
£872
2 Bed
£1,101
3 Bed
£1,293
4 Bed
13%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in West Yorkshire is LS2, where the average monthly rent is £1,322. The second and third most expensive areas are LS12 with an average rent of £1,248 and LS6 with an average rent of £1,178 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Yorkshire is BD21, where the average monthly rent is £534. The second and third cheapest areas are BD5 with an average rent of £607 and WF9 with an average rent of £618 .

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