Find a Flat to Rent in Belfast

To find a flat to rent in Belfast, search the largest online database of rented property on Citylets. Use the search fields above to find a flat to rent or property to let in Belfast.

With hundreds of flats to rent and houses to let, Citylets has a wide array of properties online and advertises the portfolios of leading letting agents in Belfast.

Renting in Belfast

Belfast is a popular city in which to rent a property, with spiralling house prices reportedly increased by +50% last year, making it very affordable to rent a flat instead of buy. Renting is now popular with both students and professionals alike, with a great influx of young professionals to the area who are demanding a higher quality of rented property in Belfast.

Popular areas to rent include Lisburn, Ormeau, Stranmillis, and of course, the University area. Two major universities and the biggest higher education institute in the UK make flats to rent in Belfast widespread throughout the city. Citylets unique feature allows you to search under 'students' to find only student-friendly university accommodation in Belfast. You can even find rooms to rent by searching for a single or double room in a flatshare.

Houses to rent in Belfast varies in standard and most common is the red brick terraced house. This may have been split into flats to rent or buy or remain as an entire townhouse. The accommodation may have a small back garden and on-street parking. Citylets also allows you to search for garages to rent in Belfast. Whatever you are looking to rent - whether you are looking for a terraced town house property to rent in Sydenham, a modern development to rent in Stranmillis, or a student flat to rent in the University Area, Citylets will help you find your ideal property to let in Belfast.

About Belfast

Belfast is situated on the east coast of Northern Ireland, at the mouth of the River Lagan. It is the largest city in the county of Ulster and Northern Ireland, with the population of approximately 280,000 within central Belfast city.

Belfast is traditionally known for its industry and has been plagued by serious decline for the last few decades since the 1970s, exacerbated by 'the Troubles' (sectarian violence in the capital). Mostly recently however, the centre of Belfast has seen large-scale redevelopment and regeneration, with a significant increase in economic development - Belfast is now one of the top five fastest growing regional economies in the UK. £16million was recently pledged to transform the streets and public areas in the city.

New developments such as the landmark building the Waterfront Hall (a conference and exhibition hall), the Odyssey complex (leisure and entertainment development) and regeneration of Laganside and the quays help bring investment to the area. In particular, exclusive developments of riverside flats in the Stranmillis area and a variety of new build properties throughout Belfast mean the city is certainly increasing in popularity - both with residents and tourists.

The most popular areas to rent in Belfast are:

Botanic

Bordering the University and Windsor areas, Botanic is named after the Belfast Botanic Gardens, a beautifully maintained 28 acre public park to the South of Belfast.

Castlereagh

Castlereagh is a largely residential suburb of Belfast, providing both family homes and rental properties. It is located to the south of the city, where the Castlereagh Hills overlook the southeast of Belfast.

City Centre

Belfast city centre is centred around Donegall Place, Royal Avenue and High Street. The regeneration of the Cathedral Quarter and Victoria Square will introduce new entertainment and commercial developments.

Lisburn Road

Lisburn Road is now a up-coming cosmopolitan area in south Belfast, with an influx of international students from Queens University adding to the culture of the area. Lisburn Road joins Belfast to Lisburn. Residential flats and houses sit alongside a series of boutique shops, cafes and bars.

Malone

Malone is an upmarket suburb of Belfast, a well-known affluent area of the city where high property prices are prevalent. It is home to Queen Elms Village, the university accommodation of Queen's University and the largest private avenue in the UK.

Ormeau

The area of Ormeau is dominated by Ormeau Park, Belfast's oldest park (opened in 1871), which lies next to the River Lagan. It stretches along the riverbank up Ormeau Road, areas of which are undergoing major regeneration initiatives. It is a predominantly a middle-class residential area.

Ravenhill

Another popular residential rental area, Ravenhill is adjacent to Ormeau Park. Situated in the south of Belfast it is home to the Ravenhill Stadium, the home of the Ulster Rugby club and the Irish Football Union.

Stranmillis

Located in south Belfast, Stranmillis is close to Queen's University and is popular amongst students in Belfast. It is also close to the Botanic Gardens, Ormeau Park and Lagan Meadows and also houses a number of new exclusive riverside developments.

Sydenham

Sydenham, to the east of Belfast is another popular area to rent in Belfast. It is close to the Belfast City Airport.

University area

The area surrounding Queens University is also known as the 'university area' and is popular amongst students for student accommodation in Belfast due to the proximity to the university. The Belfast City Hospital is also nearby.

Windsor

Again situated to the south, Windsor is a popular area for renting in Belfast. Adjacent to Malone and close to Stranmillis and the University area, the residential area of Windsor again is a popular choice for students.

Woodstock

A popular area for renting in Belfast, Woodstock is situated in the east of Belfast, lying parallel to Castlereagh Road and Ravenhill Road.