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

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Properties to rent near Kendal

Rental market in Kendal

Average rent £1,157 pcm typical £1,050 pcm
Most rents £739 – £1,970 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 20 8 more let agreed
New to rent 27 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 13 days last 12 months
Rents, year on year +5.3% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.7–6.9% houses 4.7%, flats 6.9%

What's to rent

15 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 40.0% 6 · £828
Other homes 20.0% 3 · £1.9k
Semi-detached houses 13.3% 2 · £1.1k
Terraced houses 13.3% 2 · £895
Bungalows 6.7% 1 · £1.3k
Detached houses 6.7% 1 · £1.7k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 33.3% 5 · £895
2 bedrooms 53.3% 8 · £973
3 bedrooms 13.3% 2 · £1.5k

Rent bands

15 homes
Under £860 pcm 26.7% 4
£860 – £900 pcm 20.0% 3
£900 – £1,200 pcm 13.3% 2
£1,200 – £1,800 pcm 20.0% 3
£1,800 pcm and over 20.0% 3

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent40%40%
Typical rent£1,050 pcm£828 pcm
Average bedrooms2.01.8
Typical time to let12 days12 days
Gross rental yield4.7%6.9%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +19.5% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Kendal 2024 Q4: £795 pcm (46 new listings) £795 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £843 pcm (72 new listings) £843 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £895 pcm (76 new listings) £895 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £838 pcm (62 new listings) £838 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £875 pcm (79 new listings) £875 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £895 pcm (54 new listings) £895 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £825 pcm (83 new listings) £825 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (48 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Kendal

stations in Kendal

Schools 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.