Rental Market of Darlington

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Darlington

Average rent

£501

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Rent growth

2.5%

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How much is rent in Darlington?

The average rent in Darlington is £501 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 Darlington grew by £12. Compare average rent by area.

Darlington's average rent of £501 is £397 lower than the £898 average rent in England. Darlington is the 55th most expensive unitary authority (of 59 total) based on average rent price.

The average rent growth rate in Darlington between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021 was 2.5%. If rents continue to grow at this rate, average rents will reach £552 by 2025.

The average cost of rent in Darlington varies depending on property type, prices start at £314 for a single room and rise to £906 for a house with four or more bedrooms.

Rental data for Darlington 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.

Darlington 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 Darlington is £400, increasing to £500 for the upper quartile rent.

Types of rental property in Darlington

Based on the 2,300 properties surveyed, the most common type of rental property within Darlington is 2 beds, which account for 52.2% 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 1.7% of properties. In England, the least common type of property is Studio flats, which account for 2.5% of the rental market stock.