Renting in Brighton

South East

Average rent for a 2-bed in Brighton: £1,350/mo

Pop. 290,0004.5% yield+5.2% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£850	£10,200
1-bed	£1,050	£12,600
2-bed	£1,350	£16,200
3-bed	£1,650	£19,800
4-bed	£2,050	£24,600

Visual Comparison

Studio

£850/mo

1-bed

£1,050/mo

2-bed

£1,350/mo

3-bed

£1,650/mo

4-bed

£2,050/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Brighton 2-bed rent is +£300 (+29%) above the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

4.5%

Rent Growth

5.2%

year on year

Demand

Very High

Avg Deposit

£1,558

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Brighton is one of the most expensive rental markets on the south coast, driven by London commuters, students, and its vibrant cultural scene. Supply is limited and demand is intense, particularly for one and two-bed properties near the seafront and station.

Popular Rental Areas in Brighton

North Laine

Popular neighbourhood in Brighton

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Kemptown

Popular neighbourhood in Brighton

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Hove

Popular neighbourhood in Brighton

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Hanover

Popular neighbourhood in Brighton

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Transport Links

Brighton mainline station with fast services to London (under 1 hour). Extensive bus network along the coast.

True Cost of Renting in Brighton

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,754

£21,048 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£1,350
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£174
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Brighton

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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Nearby Areas

Oxford

£1,400/mo

2-bed average

View Oxford rents

Southampton

£1,025/mo

2-bed average

View Southampton rents

Portsmouth

£950/mo

2-bed average

View Portsmouth rents

Reading

£1,250/mo

2-bed average

View Reading rents

Milton Keynes

£1,100/mo

2-bed average

View Milton Keynes rents

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