Houses to rent in Selly Oak, West Midlands
There are 834 results for Selly Oak, West Midlands. Rental prices in Selly Oak range from £433 pcm to £4.6k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Selly Oak, West Midlands
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Rental market in Selly Oak
What's to rent
291 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
291 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 18% | 30% |
| Typical rent | £1,250 pcm | £885 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −55.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Selly Oak
typical rent, cheapest first- Stirchley £1,100 pcm
- Bournville £1,200 pcm
- Selly Oak £1,629 pcm
- Selly Park £1,686 pcm
- Bournbrook £2,045 pcm
Getting to know Selly Oak
stations in Selly OakSchools in Selly Oak
3 primary · 1 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- Tiverton Academy primary · Outstanding
- The University of Birmingham School secondary · Good
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- Water Mill Primary School primary · Good
Based on 291 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,940 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Selly Oak
What is the average rent in Selly Oak?
The average rent for a home in Selly Oak is £1,975 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,630 a month. This is based on the 291 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Selly Oak?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Selly Oak rents for £1,095 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,445 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £720 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,905 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Selly Oak?
Most rents in Selly Oak are between £515 and £5,250 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £810 a month, and one in five £3,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Selly Oak?
There are 834 homes to rent in Selly Oak on Houses right now, plus 16 already let agreed. 233 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Selly Oak?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Selly Oak over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, 9.1% lower than the year before (£1,375 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 17% and 4-bedroom homes are up 10%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Selly Oak?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 6 weeks. About 40% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Selly Oak?
About 5.7% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Selly Oak over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Selly Oak?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes to rent in Selly Oak. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £885 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,275 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Selly Oak?
Of the areas around Selly Oak, Stirchley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by Bournville (£1,200 a month) and Selly Park (£1,685 a month). Selly Oak itself is £1,630 a month.
Are rental homes in Selly Oak furnished?
Almost all rental homes in Selly Oak that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Selly Oak?
There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Selly Oak. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Selly Oak?
Stations in Selly Oak include Selly Oak.