Average Rent in Bradford
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bradford is £729/month — 45% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +4.4% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £729/month (45% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +4.4% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £538/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £89/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Bradford breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £729 | +4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | £538 | +5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | £661 | +4.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | £790 | +4.5% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,092 | +3.6% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Bradford also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,034 |
| Semi-detached | £769 |
| Terraced | £703 |
| Flat / maisonette | £610 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Bradford & South Dales area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £325 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £449 | £538 | +£89 |
| 2 bed | £524 | £661 | +£137 |
| 3 bed | £633 | £790 | +£157 |
| 4 bed | £748 | £1,092 | +£344 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Bradford: what to know
Bradford is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The average rent of £729 per month is 45% below the England average of £1,332. This is roughly in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average of £777.
Rents in Bradford have risen +4.4% over the past year, broadly in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Bradford & South Dales area is £449/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £538. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £89/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Bradford?
The average rent in Bradford is £729 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £538, a 2-bed £661, a 3-bed £790.
Is rent in Bradford going up or down?
Rents in Bradford have increased by +4.4% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Bradford compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Bradford (£538) is £89 above the LHA rate of £449 for the Bradford & South Dales area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Bradford a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £729/month, Bradford is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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