Rental Market of Chelmsford

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Chelmsford

Average rent

£1,012

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Rent growth

3.9%

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How much is rent in Chelmsford?

The average rent in Chelmsford is £1,012 according to a survey of properties carried out by HMRC's Valuation Office Agency between September 2020 and September 2021. Between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021, average rents in Chelmsford grew by £38. Compare average rent by area.

Chelmsford's average rent of £1,012 is £114 higher than the £898 average rent in England. Chelmsford is the 47th most expensive non-metropolitan district (of 181 total) based on average rent price.

The average rent growth rate in Chelmsford between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021 was 3.9%. If rents continue to grow at this rate, average rents will reach £1,179 by 2025.

The average cost of rent in Chelmsford varies depending on property type, prices start at £507 for a single room and rise to £1,671 for a house with four or more bedrooms.

Rental data for Chelmsford is based on a sample that may change over time. Some differences in trends may be due to changes in the sample rather than true changes in the rental market.

Chelmsford rent price ranges

Within each property type, rent price can vary depending on variables such as property size and condition of fittings. For example, the lower quartile rent for two bed flats in Chelmsford is £875, increasing to £1,125 for the upper quartile rent.

Types of rental property in Chelmsford

Based on the 2,590 properties surveyed, the most common type of rental property within Chelmsford is 2 beds, which account for 45.2% of properties. In England, the most common type of property is 2 bed flats, which account for 42.1% of the rental market stock.

The least commonly available type of rental property is Studios, which account for 1.5% of properties. In England, the least common type of property is Studio flats, which account for 2.5% of the rental market stock.