What a home costs in Bristol
A typical two-bed flat to rent in Bristol comes to £1,980 a month once the bills are added, or £990 each for two people. A one-bed for one person comes to £1,581, at council tax band D.
In Bristol, that's £563 a month more than the average two-bed across the South West (£1,416), both at band D.
With band D council tax, bills add 28% to a two-bed's rent here: 291st of the 348 councils with a published rent, where 1st is where they add the most. Council tax is the biggest bill, at £226.14 a month at band D, £15 more than the average across the South West.
Estimate · figures checked 18 Oct 2026 · guidance, not advice · sources
Each month in Bristol
| A month | One-bed, one person | Two-bed, two people |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | £1,225.00 | £1,544.00 |
| Council tax (band D) | £169.61 | £226.14 |
| Energy | £86.20 | £108.97 |
| Water and sewerage | £52.50 | £52.50 |
| Broadband | £28.00 | £28.00 |
| TV licence | £15.00 | £15.00 |
| Contents insurance | £4.92 | £4.92 |
| All in | £1,581.23 | £1,979.53 |
Council tax in Bristol by band, 2026/27
| Band | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,809.12 | £150.76 |
| B | £2,110.64 | £175.89 |
| C | £2,412.16 | £201.01 |
| D | £2,713.68 | £226.14 |
| E | £3,316.72 | £276.39 |
| F | £3,919.76 | £326.65 |
| G | £4,522.80 | £376.90 |
| H | £5,427.36 | £452.28 |
Energy and water
Bristol is in Ofgem's South West price cap region. From 1 October to 31 December 2026, by Direct Debit: electricity 26.58p a kWh and 55.58p a day; gas 8.12p a kWh and 29.31p a day.
In Bristol, Bristol Water supplies water and Wessex Water takes waste water away. The average household bill for 2026/27 is £630 a year.
Rents and prices
The average private rent (ONS, August 2026) is £1,225 a month for a one-bed and £1,544 for a two-bed, £1,883 across all homes, up 5.9% on a year earlier. The average flat sold for £241,393 (UK House Price Index, July 2026).