Houses to rent in Nelson, Lancashire

There are 67 results for Nelson, Lancashire. Rental prices in Nelson range from £513 pcm to £820 pcm with an average price of £630 pcm.


Properties to rent in Nelson, Lancashire

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Properties to rent near Nelson

Rental market in Nelson

Average rent £656 pcm typical £650 pcm
Most rents £513 – £955 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 19 7 more let agreed
New to rent 26 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +4.2% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 8.1% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

19 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 63.2% 12 · £650
Flats and apartments 21.1% 4 · £550
Semi-detached houses 10.5% 2 · £873
Other homes 5.3% 1 · £995

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 10.5% 2 · £550
1 bedroom 10.5% 2 · £500
2 bedrooms 57.9% 11 · £650
3 bedrooms 21.1% 4 · £750

Rent bands

19 homes
Under £550 pcm 10.5% 2
£550 – £600 pcm 31.6% 6
£600 – £650 pcm 5.3% 1
£650 – £800 pcm 36.8% 7
£800 pcm and over 15.8% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +13.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Nelson 2024 Q4: £575 pcm (74 new listings) £575 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £600 pcm (57 new listings) £600 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £600 pcm (80 new listings) £600 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £600 pcm (56 new listings) £600 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £613 pcm (68 new listings) £613 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £625 pcm (43 new listings) £625 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £625 pcm (41 new listings) £625 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £650 pcm (67 new listings) £650 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Nelson

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Nelson £650 pcm
  2. Brierfield £1,100 pcm
  3. Barrowford £1,485 pcm

Getting to know Nelson

stations in Nelson

Schools in Nelson

11 primary · 1 secondary · 94% rated good or outstanding
  • Whitefield Infant School and Nursery primary · Outstanding
  • Pendle Vale College secondary · Good
  • Walverden Primary School primary · Good
  • Marsden Community Primary School primary · Good
  • Bradley Primary School primary · Good
  • Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School primary · Good

Based on 19 homes to rent on Houses now, 230 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 Nelson

What is the average rent in Nelson?

The average rent for a home in Nelson is £655 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £650 a month. This is based on the 19 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Nelson rents for £650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £750 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Nelson?

Most rents in Nelson are between £515 and £955 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £550 a month, and one in five £800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Nelson?

There are 19 homes to rent in Nelson on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 26 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Nelson?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Nelson over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £625 a month, 4.2% higher than the year before (£600 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Nelson?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 52% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 6 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Nelson?

Around 8.1% gross. That compares a typical rent of £650 a month with a typical sold price of £97,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Nelson?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Nelson. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Nelson?

Of the areas around Nelson, Brierfield is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by Barrowford (£1,485 a month). Nelson itself is £650 a month.

Are rental homes in Nelson furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Nelson that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Nelson?

There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in Nelson. 94% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Nelson?

Stations in Nelson include Nelson.