Houses to rent in Solihull, West Midlands

There are 6,199 results for Solihull, West Midlands. Rental prices in Solihull range from £850 pcm to £5.6k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.


Properties to rent in Solihull, West Midlands

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Rental market in Solihull

Average rent £1,600 pcm typical £1,350 pcm
Most rents £873 – £5,540 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 99 49 more let agreed
New to rent 129 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +3.2% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.9–8.2% houses 4.9%, flats 8.2%

What's to rent

99 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 40.4% 40 · £1.2k
Semi-detached houses 26.3% 26 · £1.5k
Detached houses 14.1% 14 · £2.2k
Other homes 10.1% 10 · £1.4k
Terraced houses 9.1% 9 · £1.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.0% 1 · £600
1 bedroom 16.2% 16 · £1.1k
2 bedrooms 35.4% 35 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 30.3% 30 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 6.1% 6 · £2.1k
5+ bedrooms 11.1% 11 · £2.4k

Rent bands

99 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 26.3% 26
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 27.3% 27
£1,400 – £1,800 pcm 23.2% 23
£1,800 pcm and over 23.2% 23

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent49%40%
Typical rent£1,500 pcm£1,195 pcm
Average bedrooms3.41.8
Typical time to let4 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield4.9%8.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Solihull 2024 Q4: £1,250 pcm (366 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,250 pcm (549 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,295 pcm (535 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,295 pcm (539 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,275 pcm (435 new listings) £1,275 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,250 pcm (398 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,295 pcm (437 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,300 pcm (411 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q3

Schools in Solihull

28 primary · 7 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding
  • Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull secondary · Outstanding
  • St Peter's Catholic School secondary · Outstanding
  • Shirley Heath Junior School primary · Outstanding
  • Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James primary · Outstanding
  • Oak Cottage Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Alderbrook School secondary · Good

Based on 99 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,747 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 Solihull

What is the average rent in Solihull?

The average rent for a home in Solihull is £1,600 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,350 a month. This is based on the 99 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Solihull rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,450 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £250 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,065 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,075 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Solihull?

Most rents in Solihull are between £875 and £5,540 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 £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Solihull?

There are 99 homes to rent in Solihull on Houses right now, plus 49 already let agreed. 129 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Solihull?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Solihull over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,290 a month, 3.2% higher than the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Solihull?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 56% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Solihull?

About 8.2% gross for flats and 4.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Solihull over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Solihull?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Solihull. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,195 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,175 a month.

Are rental homes in Solihull furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in Solihull that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Solihull?

There are 28 primary and 7 secondary schools in Solihull. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Solihull?

Stations in Solihull include Solihull, Olton, Widney Manor and Shirley.