Houses to rent in Kirkby, Merseyside

Frequently asked questions about renting in Kirkby

What is the average rent in Kirkby?

The average rent for a home in Kirkby is £1,065 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £975 a month. This is based on the 23 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Kirkby rents for £1,180 a month and a 3-bedroom home £965 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs.

What is the price range of rental homes in Kirkby?

Most rents in Kirkby are between £835 and £1,395 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Kirkby?

There are 26 homes to rent in Kirkby on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 22 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Kirkby?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Kirkby over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, 5.6% higher than the year before (£900 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 9%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Kirkby?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 12 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Kirkby?

Around 6.9% gross. That compares a typical rent of £975 a month with a typical sold price of £169,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Kirkby?

Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Kirkby. Terraced houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £950 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,200 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Kirkby?

Of the areas around Kirkby, Tower Hill is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month. Kirkby itself is £975 a month.

Are rental homes in Kirkby furnished?

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

What are the schools like in Kirkby?

There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in Kirkby. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Kirkby?

Stations in Kirkby include Kirkby (Merseyside).