The 10 Best Letting Agents in Cardiff (2026)

We list 122 letting agents covering Cardiff. 31 of them publish a full management fee: from 10.8% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 13.2%. Highest rated on Google: Darlows Estate and Lettings Agents Caerphilly (4.9 from 700 reviews), Hogg & Hogg, Cardiff (4.9 from 176 reviews), Allen & Harris, Roath (4.8 from 510 reviews). 4 landlords in Cardiff asked AgentCheck for agent quotes in the last 90 days.

Cardiff is the capital of Wales with a population of around 365,000 and a wider city region of approximately 1.1 million. It is the political and economic centre of Wales, anchored by Cardiff University (one of the largest Russell Group universities in the UK with around 33,000 students), Cardiff Metropolitan University (around 12,000 students), the University of South Wales (with Cardiff campuses), the Welsh Government and the wider Welsh public sector, the BBC Cymru Wales national headquarters at Central Square, Admiral Insurance (FTSE 250, headquartered in Cardiff), the Principality Building Society (the largest building society in Wales, headquartered in Cardiff), Hugh James law, Aldermore Bank, and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (operating Heath Hospital and Llandough). The city is served by Cardiff Central railway station (Great Western Railway services to London Paddington in around 1 hour 50, plus services to Bristol, Birmingham and across Wales), Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Airport, and the M4 motorway. Housing stock includes Victorian terraces in the central wards, modern apartments at Cardiff Bay and the Central Square regeneration, 1930s semis across the northern suburbs, and premium Victorian and Edwardian villas in Pontcanna, Penylan and Llandaff.

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Compare 176 verified letting agents serving Cardiff

Average rating 4.5★ across 21,064 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Cardiff

  1. The Gray House, Cardiff
    5.0★ (80 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  2. Let Right Properties Ltd, Treforest
    4.3★ (383 reviews) · Management 12%
  3. WRIGHTS., Cardiff
    5.0★ (37 reviews)
  4. Burnett Davies with Easton, Dinas Powys
    4.9★ (33 reviews) · Management 9.6%
  5. Darlows, Albany Road
    4.7★ (1,130 reviews)
  6. Northwood, Cardiff
    4.6★ (188 reviews)
  7. Taylors Lettings, Cardiff Bay
    4.7★ (442 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  8. Taylors Lettings, Roath
    4.7★ (309 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  9. Bayside Estates, Nelson
    4.5★ (128 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  10. Ramsay & White Estate Agents, Aberdare
    4.9★ (119 reviews) · Management 13.2%

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Average letting agent fees across Wales

14%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£402
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Cardiff is limited, so these are Wales averages (143 agents). Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Cardiff?

Of the 31 letting agents covering Cardiff that publish a full management fee, charges run from 10.8% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 13.2%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Cardiff have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Darlows Estate and Lettings Agents Caerphilly (4.9 from 700 reviews); Hogg & Hogg, Cardiff (4.9 from 176 reviews); Allen & Harris, Roath (4.8 from 510 reviews). Ratings are weighted by review volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a handful.

Do landlords need a licence to let property in Cardiff?

Wales operates a mandatory Rent Smart Wales landlord registration and agent licensing system. Every landlord letting privately in Wales must be registered, and every agent letting properties must be licensed and trained under the scheme. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 also governs the Welsh private rented sector with notable differences from English law. Check the Rent Smart Wales portal and Cardiff Council''s HMO licensing pages before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Cardiff?

Cardiff rental demand is anchored by Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales Cardiff campuses (collectively around 60,000 students), the Welsh Government and the wider Welsh public sector, BBC Cymru Wales (headquartered at Central Square), Admiral Insurance (FTSE 250), the Principality Building Society, Hugh James law, Aldermore Bank, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (operating Heath Hospital and Llandough), and a substantial creative-and-tech cluster.

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