Properties to Rent in Bristol, Bristol from Private Landlords (2024)

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Areas that are generally considered affordable in Bristol include St. George, Easton, Barton Hill, Knowle, Bedminster, and Southmead.

Average private rents rose in Bristol

The average monthly private rent in Bristol was £1,756 in April 2024. This was an increase from £1,632 in April 2023, a 7.6% rise.

Bristol is the most expensive place to rent in Britain outside of London, according to new figures. Across the UK, average private rents increased by nine per cent in the 12 months to February 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

Everyday Expenses

The website Numbeo.com estimates that the average single person living in Bristol will have an expected cost of living of £788.3 per month, whereas a family of four in Bristol should expect a cost of living of £2,650.6 per month.

It's definitely worth living in Bristol. There's plenty to do and see between the trendy bars, scenic walks, excellent schools, and more. Plus, you'll be walking in the footsteps of greatness. Banksy, Stephen Merchant, Maisie Williams, John Cleese, and J.K Rowling have all lived in Bristol at some point!

At ward level, the greatest levels of deprivation in Bristol are in the wards of Hartcliffe & Withywood, Lawrence Hill and Filwood, the same as identified in 2015. The 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol are all in the South Bristol areas of Hartcliffe, Whitchurch Park and Knowle West.

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Clifton: known for being on the expensive end of the renting spectrum, Clifton is one of the most beautiful areas in Bristol. Popular for its picturesque streets, the safe streets of Clifton are lined with Victorian and Georgian townhouses and villas.

The data from the Office for National Statistics lays bare the income gap between households across the city. According to the data, people living in Henleaze in Bristol earn more than anywhere else in our region with an average household income of £75,100 in the financial year ending 2020.

Over the last decade, private rents in Bristol have increased by 52%, while wages have only risen by 24%. On average, Bristol residents now need almost nine times their annual salary to buy a house.

Bristol faces a housing crisis .

This has a major impact on our community, as there are over 134,000 people currently renting privately in Bristol. This represents almost one- third of the population.

Properties in Bristol had an overall average price of £383,802 over the last year. Overall, sold prices in Bristol over the last year were 2% down on the previous year and 8% up on the 2021 peak of £356,260.

Email private.housing@bristol.gov.uk or call 0117 352 5010 to tell us: your letting agent is not a member of a redress scheme. your letting agent is not a member of a client money protection scheme: find out about client money protection schemes on GOV.UK.

PCM stands for Per Calendar Month. If rent is taken PCM, it means it is taken on the same date every month. This metric assumes that the occupier is in the property for 30 days.

written abbreviation for per calendar month: used in advertisem*nts to show how much someone must pay each month for rent, or how much someone earns: Brixton Hill, largish room in friendly flat, £390 pcm plus deposit. My pay varies between £1,500 and £2,000 pcm.

There is high demand and limited supply of houses in Bristol, meaning house prices are increasing year on year, and affordability challenges are becoming more prevalent. First-time buyers and low-income families may need help buying in some of Bristol's more affluent areas. These include Clifton and Redland.