Renting in Sheffield

Yorkshire and the Humber

Average rent for a 2-bed in Sheffield: £825/mo

Pop. 556,0006.4% yield+5.5% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£525	£6,300
1-bed	£650	£7,800
2-bed	£825	£9,900
3-bed	£1,050	£12,600
4-bed	£1,300	£15,600

Visual Comparison

Studio

£525/mo

1-bed

£650/mo

2-bed

£825/mo

3-bed

£1,050/mo

4-bed

£1,300/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Sheffield 2-bed rent is £225 (-21%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

6.4%

Rent Growth

5.5%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£952

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Sheffield is an affordable city with a large student population from its two universities. Kelham Island has become a trendy neighbourhood with growing professional demand. The city offers strong yields, particularly in areas popular with students.

Popular Rental Areas in Sheffield

Kelham Island

Popular neighbourhood in Sheffield

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Ecclesall Road

Popular neighbourhood in Sheffield

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Crookes

Popular neighbourhood in Sheffield

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Sharrow

Popular neighbourhood in Sheffield

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Transport Links

Sheffield mainline station, Supertram network, bus services, and easy access to the M1 motorway.

True Cost of Renting in Sheffield

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,218

£14,616 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£825
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£163
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 Sheffield

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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