Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £621 | £108,466 | 6.9% |
| Terraced | £718 | £153,556 | 5.6% |
| Semi-detached | £787 | £203,605 | 4.6% |
| Detached | £1,052 | £327,395 | 3.9% |
In Bradford, flats give the highest gross yield, at 6.9%. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before costs. Averages cover every home and tenancy, so a real purchase can differ: run the figures for a specific property in the rental yield calculator.
How Bradford compares in Yorkshire and The Humber
Bradford ranks 8 of 15 for average rent in Yorkshire and The Humber, and 5 of 15 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees | £782 | +12.8% | 4.5% |
| Calderdale | £756 | +2.3% | 4.7% |
| Bradford | £745 | +2.4% | 4.9% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £724 | +4.6% | 3.9% |
| Barnsley | £696 | +7.8% | 4.8% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Bradford
- Is my rent too low? Compare your rent with the Bradford average for your number of bedrooms.
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Bradford?
£745 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +2.4% on a year earlier, and 14% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of £865.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Bradford?
£675 a month in August 2026, against £769 across Yorkshire and The Humber. A 1-bedroom home averages £549 and a 3-bedroom home £808.
Is Bradford good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Bradford is 4.9%, ranking 5 of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Flats yield the most, at 6.9%. Yields are lower where prices are high, so check the numbers on a real property before you buy.
Sources
Figures are averages for all private rented homes, including existing tenancies, so rents for new lets are usually higher. Updated monthly.