Houses to rent in Kendal, Cumbria
There are 68 results for Kendal, Cumbria. Rental prices in Kendal range from £725 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Kendal, Cumbria
Properties to rent near Kendal
Rental market in Kendal
What's to rent
15 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
15 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 40% | 40% |
| Typical rent | £1,050 pcm | £828 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 12 days | 12 days |
| Gross rental yield | 4.7% | 6.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +19.5% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Kendal
stations in KendalSchools in Kendal
7 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Kirkbie Kendal School secondary · Good
- Ghyllside Primary School primary · Good
- Heron Hill Primary School primary · Good
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- St Thomas's CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School primary · Good
Based on 15 homes to rent on Houses now, 267 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Kendal
What is the average rent in Kendal?
The average rent for a home in Kendal is £1,155 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,050 a month. This is based on the 15 homes to rent on Houses right now.
What is the price range of rental homes in Kendal?
Most rents in Kendal are between £740 and £1,970 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £860 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Kendal?
There are 20 homes to rent in Kendal on Houses right now, plus 8 already let agreed. 27 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Kendal?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Kendal over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 5.3% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 15%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Kendal?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 82% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Kendal?
About 6.9% gross for flats and 4.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Kendal over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Kendal?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Kendal. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
What are the schools like in Kendal?
There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in Kendal. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Kendal?
Stations in Kendal include Kendal.