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Rent · May 2026

Average rent in County Durham 2026

The average monthly private rent in County Durham is £638, a change of +6.0% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.

Average rent (pcm)

£638

Annual change

+6.0%

Gross yield

5.5%

County Durham rent by bedrooms

One bedroom£447 pcm
Two bedrooms£568 pcm
Three bedrooms£679 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£982 pcm

Buy-to-let yield in County Durham

With an average price of £138,767 and average rent of £638 per month, County Durham offers a gross rental yield of about 5.5%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.

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