Living in Cotham, Bristol

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Bristol dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,025/month — roughly 4% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,200 - £1,450/month and three-bedrooms £1,550 - £1,850/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Bristol areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, quiet, university tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bedminster. For a shorter commute, see Harbourside.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Redland as the nearest rail stop, Cotham Gardens as nearby green space and Little Waitrose & Partners as the nearest supermarket around the Cotham reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Cotham, Bristol?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cotham costs £950 - £1,100/month (second-hand contract) or £850 - £1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,200 - £1,450/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,550 - £1,850/month.

Is Cotham safe for expats?

Cotham has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Cotham to Bristol center?

The commute from Cotham to Bristol city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Cotham like to live in?

Quiet residential area near university with Victorian terraces and local amenities. In our data it is tagged as residential, quiet, university.