Houses to rent in Southcote, RG30, Reading

Frequently asked questions about renting in Southcote

What is the average rent in Southcote?

There are only 6 homes to rent in Southcote itself, so these figures cover the 385 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Southcote is £1,670 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,500 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Southcote?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Southcote rents for £1,550 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,700 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,200 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,400 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Southcote?

Most rents within 3 km of Southcote are between £905 and £4,710 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Southcote?

There are 6 homes to rent in Southcote on Houses right now, plus 11 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 385, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 555 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Southcote?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Southcote over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,500 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£1,450 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 2%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Southcote?

Within 3 km of Southcote, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Southcote?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Southcote over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Southcote?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Southcote. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,365 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,250 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Southcote?

Of the areas around Southcote, Katesgrove is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,365 a month, followed by East Reading (£1,500 a month). Southcote itself is £1,350 a month.

Are rental homes in Southcote furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes within 3 km of Southcote that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Southcote?

There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in Southcote. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Southcote?

Southcote has no station of its own. The nearest are Reading West, Reading and Tilehurst.