Renting in Northampton

East Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Northampton: £850/mo

Pop. 231,0005.6% yield+4.8% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£550	£6,600
1-bed	£675	£8,100
2-bed	£850	£10,200
3-bed	£1,075	£12,900
4-bed	£1,325	£15,900

Visual Comparison

Studio

£550/mo

1-bed

£675/mo

2-bed

£850/mo

3-bed

£1,075/mo

4-bed

£1,325/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Northampton 2-bed rent is £200 (-19%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

5.6%

Rent Growth

4.8%

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£981

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Northampton is a growing town with fast London commuter links that drive rental demand. The University of Northampton's new waterside campus has boosted the town centre. Rents are affordable compared to nearby Milton Keynes.

Popular Rental Areas in Northampton

Abington

Popular neighbourhood in Northampton

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Far Cotton

Popular neighbourhood in Northampton

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Kingsthorpe

Popular neighbourhood in Northampton

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Weston Favell

Popular neighbourhood in Northampton

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Transport Links

Northampton mainline station with services to London Euston (under 1 hour). Good road links via M1.

True Cost of Renting in Northampton

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,234

£14,808 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£850
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£154
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 Northampton

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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