Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park, Southampton Airport

There are 35 results. Rental prices in SO18 range from £821 pcm to £1.7k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in SO18, Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park

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Rental market in SO18

Average rent £1,135 pcm typical £1,025 pcm
Most rents £729 – £1,697 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 35 18 more let agreed
New to rent 48 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.9–7.2% houses 5.9%, flats 7.2%

What's to rent

42 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 69.0% 29 · £975
Detached houses 7.1% 3 · £1.5k
Other homes 7.1% 3 · £1.6k
Semi-detached houses 7.1% 3 · £1.6k
Terraced houses 7.1% 3 · £1.5k
Bungalows 2.4% 1 · £1.5k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 7.1% 3 · £895
1 bedroom 38.1% 16 · £875
2 bedrooms 28.6% 12 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 23.8% 10 · £1.6k
4 bedrooms 2.4% 1 · £2k

Rent bands

42 homes
Under £880 pcm 23.8% 10
£880 – £1,000 pcm 16.7% 7
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 23.8% 10
£1,200 – £1,500 pcm 11.9% 5
£1,500 pcm and over 23.8% 10

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent24%69%
Typical rent£1,525 pcm£975 pcm
Average bedrooms2.91.4
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.9%7.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −5.7% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in SO18 2024 Q4: £1,150 pcm (135 new listings) £1,150 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,100 pcm (220 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,100 pcm (180 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,150 pcm (157 new listings) £1,150 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,100 pcm (150 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,100 pcm (175 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,195 pcm (166 new listings) £1,195 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,085 pcm (156 new listings) £1,085 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around SO18

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. SO18 £1,025 pcm
  2. SO15 £1,100 pcm
  3. SO14 £1,200 pcm
  4. SO17 £1,395 pcm
  5. SO16 £1,400 pcm
  6. SO19 £1,500 pcm
  7. SO30 £1,500 pcm

Schools in SO18

9 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Bitterne Park Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Beechwood Junior School primary · Outstanding
  • Bitterne Manor Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Bitterne Park School secondary · Good
  • Woodlands Community College secondary · Good
  • Moorlands Primary School primary · Good

Based on 42 homes to rent on Houses now, 666 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in SO18

What is the average rent in SO18?

The average rent for a home in SO18 is £1,135 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,025 a month. This is based on the 42 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SO18?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SO18 rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,575 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £425 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £875 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in SO18?

Most rents in SO18 are between £730 and £1,695 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £880 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in SO18?

There are 35 homes to rent in SO18 on Houses right now, plus 18 already let agreed. 48 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in SO18?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in SO18 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 2% and 2-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in SO18?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 64% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in SO18?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SO18 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in SO18?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in SO18. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near SO18?

Of the areas around SO18, SO15 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by SO14 (£1,200 a month) and SO17 (£1,395 a month). SO18 itself is £1,025 a month.

Are rental homes in SO18 furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in SO18 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in SO18?

There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in SO18. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near SO18?

Stations in SO18 include Bitterne, Swaythling, St.Denys and Southampton Airport (Parkway).