Renting in Sunderland

North East

Average rent for a 2-bed in Sunderland: £575/mo

Pop. 277,0007.8% yield+4% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£375	£4,500
1-bed	£450	£5,400
2-bed	£575	£6,900
3-bed	£700	£8,400
4-bed	£875	£10,500

Visual Comparison

Studio

£375/mo

1-bed

£450/mo

2-bed

£575/mo

3-bed

£700/mo

4-bed

£875/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Sunderland 2-bed rent is £475 (-45%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

7.8%

Rent Growth

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£664

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Sunderland offers some of the lowest rents and highest yields in England. The university and Nissan plant drive demand. Coastal areas like Roker and Seaburn are popular with tenants seeking affordable seafront living.

Popular Rental Areas in Sunderland

Roker

Popular neighbourhood in Sunderland

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Seaburn

Popular neighbourhood in Sunderland

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Ashbrooke

Popular neighbourhood in Sunderland

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Park Lane

Popular neighbourhood in Sunderland

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Transport Links

Sunderland mainline station, Tyne and Wear Metro connections, and bus network. Close to Newcastle Airport.

True Cost of Renting in Sunderland

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£961

£11,532 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£575
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£156
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 Sunderland

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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