Living in Roath, Cardiff

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 Cardiff dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £985/month — roughly 3% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,200 - £1,420/month and three-bedrooms £1,540 - £1,810/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Cardiff areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, parks, diverse tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Cathays. For a shorter commute, see Pontcanna.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Roath Mill Gardens as nearby green space and International Food Centre as the nearest supermarket around the Roath 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 Roath, Cardiff?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Roath costs £900 - £1,070/month (second-hand contract) or £720 - £860/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,200 - £1,420/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,540 - £1,810/month.

Is Roath safe for expats?

Roath 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 Roath to Cardiff center?

The commute from Roath to Cardiff city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Roath like to live in?

Residential area with Roath Park lake. Victorian houses, diverse community, good local shops. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, diverse.