Rent, price and yield by property type
| Type | Average rent | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | £1,508 | £241,393 | 7.5% |
| Terraced | £2,008 | £383,538 | 6.3% |
| Semi-detached | £2,091 | £447,013 | 5.6% |
| Detached | £2,106 | £689,391 | 3.7% |
In Bristol, flats give the highest gross yield, at 7.5%. 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 Bristol compares in South West
Bristol ranks 2 of 26 for average rent in South West, and 1 of 26 for gross yield. The areas either side of it on rent:
| Area | Average rent | Rents, 1 yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and North East Somerset | £1,885 | +7.4% | 5.5% |
| Bristol | £1,883 | +5.9% | 6.4% |
| South Gloucestershire | £1,464 | +4.7% | 5.1% |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £1,398 | +2.8% | 5.4% |
See average rents for every area with a page, or every council area in the yield finder.
Letting in Bristol
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Questions landlords ask
What is the average rent in Bristol?
£1,883 a month across all private rented homes in August 2026, according to the ONS. That's +5.9% on a year earlier, and 51% above the South West average of £1,245.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom home in Bristol?
£1,544 a month in August 2026, against £1,065 across South West. A 1-bedroom home averages £1,225 and a 3-bedroom home £1,759.
Is Bristol good for buy-to-let?
The average gross yield in Bristol is 6.4%, ranking 1 of 26 areas in South West. Flats yield the most, at 7.5%. 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.