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Letting your property in Southampton
Fully managed lettings for Southampton landlords, all online. Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures and the licence position.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,261
- Average rent a month ONS
- +3.7%
- Change on last year ONS
- £258
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- −14%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Southampton
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £883 | £1,199 | £700 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,117 | £1,341 | £875 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,363 | £1,497 | £1,075 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,896 | £2,170 | £1,450 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Southampton area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- Bargate
- Portswood
- Bevois
- Freemantle
- Shirley
- Bassett
- Bitterne Park
…and everywhere else in Southampton.
Licensing in Southampton
Mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere in England (5 or more people from 2 or more households), and Southampton City Council may also run selective or additional licensing in some areas. We check your exact address against the council's current schemes during onboarding and handle any application.
Southampton City Council (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Southampton landlords ask
What's the average rent in Southampton?
£1,261 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 14% below the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £1,117, and rents are up 3.7% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Southampton?
Mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere in England (5 or more people from 2 or more households), and Southampton City Council may also run selective or additional licensing in some areas. We check your exact address against the council's current schemes during onboarding and handle any application.
What will housing benefit cover in Southampton?
Most of Southampton falls in the Southampton housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £875 a month for a two-bedroom home — £242 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
Do you manage properties in Southampton, or only let them?
Both. We offer tenant find, rent collection and full management in Southampton: marketing, referencing, the tenancy paperwork, rent collection, repairs through vetted trades, and inspections. Onboarding is all online, so it works the same wherever your property is.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
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