Houses to rent in Preston, Lancashire
There are 265 results for Preston, Lancashire. Rental prices in Preston range from £603 pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £957 pcm.
Properties to rent in Preston, Lancashire
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Rental market in Preston
What's to rent
193 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
193 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 33% | 64% |
| Typical rent | £925 pcm | £800 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.2% | 9.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Preston
typical rent, cheapest first- Penwortham £750 pcm
- Fulwood £825 pcm
- Preston £850 pcm
Getting to know Preston
stations in PrestonSchools in Preston
30 primary · 5 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding- Eden Boys' School, Preston secondary · Outstanding
- Preston Muslim Girls High School secondary · Outstanding
- Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Ribbleton Avenue Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Eldon Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Olive School, Preston primary · Outstanding
Based on 193 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,824 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 Preston
What is the average rent in Preston?
The average rent for a home in Preston is £930 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £850 a month. This is based on the 193 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Preston?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Preston rents for £850 a month and a 3-bedroom home £975 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £125 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £740 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,400 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Preston?
Most rents in Preston are between £600 and £2,080 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £700 a month, and one in five £1,100 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Preston?
There are 265 homes to rent in Preston on Houses right now, plus 85 already let agreed. 220 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Preston?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Preston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £850 a month, 3% higher than the year before (£825 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Preston?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 50% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Preston?
About 9.1% gross for flats and 7.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Preston over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Preston?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Preston. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £800 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,050 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Preston?
Of the areas around Preston, Penwortham is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £750 a month, followed by Fulwood (£825 a month). Preston itself is £850 a month.
Are rental homes in Preston furnished?
About 9 in 10 rental homes in Preston that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Preston?
There are 30 primary and 5 secondary schools in Preston. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Preston?
Stations in Preston include Preston.