Houses to rent in Whitechapel, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in Whitechapel

What is the average rent in Whitechapel?

The average rent for a home in Whitechapel is £2,940 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,700 a month. This is based on the 224 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Whitechapel rents for £3,120 a month and a 3-bedroom home £3,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £480 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £2,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Whitechapel?

Most rents in Whitechapel are between £1,700 and £6,435 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £2,000 a month, and one in five £3,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Whitechapel?

There are 211 homes to rent in Whitechapel on Houses right now, plus 35 already let agreed. 241 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Whitechapel?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Whitechapel over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,900 a month, 3.3% lower than the year before (£3,000 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 3%, 2-bedroom homes are down 7% and 3-bedroom homes are down 13%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Whitechapel?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 12 days. About 70% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 12 days against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Whitechapel?

Around 6.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £2,700 a month with a typical sold price of £525,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Whitechapel?

Flats and apartments are the most common, almost all homes to rent in Whitechapel. Terraced houses come next.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Whitechapel?

Of the areas around Whitechapel, Shadwell is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,475 a month, followed by Bethnal Green (£2,695 a month) and St Katharine's & Wapping (£2,950 a month). Whitechapel itself is £2,700 a month.

Are rental homes in Whitechapel furnished?

Almost all rental homes in Whitechapel that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Whitechapel?

There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in Whitechapel. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Whitechapel?

Whitechapel has no station of its own. The nearest are Aldgate East, Tower Gateway and Whitechapel.