Houses to rent in Shirley, West Midlands
There are 40 results for Shirley, West Midlands. Rental prices in Shirley range from £871 pcm to £3.5k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Properties to rent in Shirley, West Midlands
6 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Shirley
What's to rent
37 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
37 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 43% | 46% |
| Typical rent | £1,650 pcm | £1,195 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% | 8.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +8.3% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Shirley
stations in ShirleySchools in Shirley
12 primary · 1 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- Shirley Heath Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James primary · Outstanding
- Light Hall School secondary · Good
- Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School primary · Good
- Widney Junior School primary · Good
Based on 37 homes to rent on Houses now, 523 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 Shirley
What is the average rent in Shirley?
The average rent for a home in Shirley is £1,615 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,450 a month. This is based on the 37 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Shirley?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Shirley 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 £1,075 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Shirley?
Most rents in Shirley are between £950 and £3,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,100 a month, and one in five £2,300 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Shirley?
There are 40 homes to rent in Shirley on Houses right now, plus 15 already let agreed. 50 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Shirley?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Shirley over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,295 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Shirley?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Shirley?
About 8.3% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Shirley over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Shirley?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in Shirley. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,195 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,650 a month.
Are rental homes in Shirley furnished?
About 1 in 10 rental homes in Shirley that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Shirley?
There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in Shirley. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Shirley?
Stations in Shirley include Shirley.