Renting in Portsmouth

South East

Average rent for a 2-bed in Portsmouth: £950/mo

Pop. 215,0005.8% yield+5.1% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£600	£7,200
1-bed	£750	£9,000
2-bed	£950	£11,400
3-bed	£1,200	£14,400
4-bed	£1,450	£17,400

Visual Comparison

Studio

£600/mo

1-bed

£750/mo

2-bed

£950/mo

3-bed

£1,200/mo

4-bed

£1,450/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Portsmouth 2-bed rent is £100 (-10%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

5.8%

Rent Growth

5.1%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£1,096

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Portsmouth is a compact island city with a military heritage and growing university. Southsea is the most popular rental area, offering seafront living at south coast prices. The density of the city means rental stock turns over quickly.

Popular Rental Areas in Portsmouth

Southsea

Popular neighbourhood in Portsmouth

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Old Portsmouth

Popular neighbourhood in Portsmouth

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Fratton

Popular neighbourhood in Portsmouth

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North End

Popular neighbourhood in Portsmouth

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Transport Links

Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour stations with services to London. Wightlink and Hovertravel to the Isle of Wight.

True Cost of Renting in Portsmouth

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,338

£16,056 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£950
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£158
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 Portsmouth