Bath rental market · Q1 2026

Property to rent in Bath

Bath's rental market is active year-round — driven by the university, tourism, and a professional employment base that attracts relocators from Bristol, London, and the wider South West. Here are the numbers: rent ranges by property type, yields by postcode, and typical days to let.

£1,025 pcm

Avg 1-bed rent

4.0%

Avg rental yield

18 days

Days to let

Bath rental prices by property type

Property type Monthly rent
Studio flat £700–900 pcm
1-bed flat £850–1,200 pcm
2-bed flat £1,100–1,600 pcm
2-bed house £1,200–1,750 pcm
3-bed house £1,500–2,200 pcm
4-bed house £2,000–3,200 pcm

Source: local estate agent data Q1 2026. Approximate ranges — vary by postcode and condition.

Rental yields by Bath postcode

BA1 — City centre

3.5–4.2%

£900–1,600 pcm (flat) · Demand: High

Typical tenants: Professionals, tourists (short-let), university staff

BA1 5 — Twerton

4.6–5.0%

£750–1,100 pcm (flat) · Demand: Strong

Typical tenants: Young professionals, sharers, students

BA2 3 — Oldfield Park

4.3–4.7%

£800–1,300 pcm (flat) · Demand: High

Typical tenants: Young professionals, university students

BA2 4 — Bathwick

3.6–4.0%

£1,000–1,700 pcm (flat) · Demand: High

Typical tenants: University staff, professionals, families

BA2 5 — Combe Down

3.9–4.3%

£900–1,400 pcm (flat) · Demand: Steady

Typical tenants: Families, professional couples

BA2 6 — Radstock

4.8–5.2%

£700–1,050 pcm (flat) · Demand: Solid

Typical tenants: Families, Bath commuters

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Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in Bath?
Bath average rents (Q1 2026): studio £700–900 pcm, 1-bed flat £850–1,200 pcm, 2-bed flat £1,100–1,600 pcm, 2-bed house £1,200–1,750 pcm, 3-bed house £1,500–2,200 pcm. These are averages across BA1 and BA2 — city centre (BA1) commands higher rents than Twerton (BA1 5) or Radstock (BA2 6). Source: local estate agent data Q1 2026.
What is the rental yield in Bath?
Rental yields in Bath (Q1 2026): the city average across all property types is approximately 3.8–4.2%. By postcode: BA1 city centre 3.5–4.2%, BA1 5 Twerton 4.6–5.0%, BA2 3 Oldfield Park 4.3–4.7%, BA2 4 Bathwick 3.6–4.0%, BA2 6 Radstock 4.8–5.2%. Flats typically yield higher than houses. Source: Land Registry and local rental market data Q1 2026.
How long does it take to let a property in Bath?
Average days to let in Bath (Q1 2026): studios 12 days, 1-bed flats 14 days, 2-bed flats 16 days, 2-bed houses 18 days, 3-bed houses 22 days, 4-bed houses 28 days. The rental market in Bath is consistently active year-round due to the university, tourism, and professional employment base.
Which Bath postcode has the best rental yield?
The highest Bath rental yields (Q1 2026): BA2 6 (Radstock) at 4.8–5.2%, followed by BA1 5 (Twerton) at 4.6–5.0%, and BA2 3 (Oldfield Park) at 4.3–4.7%. The premium postcodes (BA1 city centre, BA2 4 Bathwick) offer lower yields but stronger capital growth and tenant quality. The best yield vs. risk balance for a buy-to-let in Bath is typically Oldfield Park (BA2 3) or Larkhall (BA1 3).

Data: local estate agent aggregates and Land Registry Q1 2026. Approximate figures — individual properties vary.

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