Houses to rent in Swaythling, Southampton
There are 163 results for Swaythling, Southampton. Rental prices in Swaythling range from £934 pcm to £4.4k pcm with an average price of £2.4k pcm.
Properties to rent in Swaythling, Southampton
4 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Swaythling
What's to rent
148 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
148 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 74% | 12% |
| Typical rent | £2,200 pcm | £891 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 5 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −36.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Swaythling
typical rent, cheapest first- Saint Denys £1,375 pcm
- Bassett £1,700 pcm
- Portswood £1,850 pcm
- Bevois Valley £1,895 pcm
- Swaythling £2,100 pcm
- Highfield £2,400 pcm
Getting to know Swaythling
stations in SwaythlingSchools in Swaythling
3 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Portswood Primary School primary · Good
- Mansbridge Primary School primary · Good
- Swaythling Primary School primary · Good
Based on 148 homes to rent on Houses now, 776 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Swaythling
What is the average rent in Swaythling?
The average rent for a home in Swaythling is £2,310 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,100 a month. This is based on the 148 homes to rent on Houses right now.
What is the price range of rental homes in Swaythling?
Most rents in Swaythling are between £850 and £4,515 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,600 a month, and one in five £3,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Swaythling?
There are 163 homes to rent in Swaythling on Houses right now, plus 20 already let agreed. 152 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Swaythling?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in Swaythling over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,600 a month, 2.9% lower than the year before (£1,645 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 7%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Swaythling?
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 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Swaythling?
Around 8.7% gross. That compares a typical rent of £2,100 a month with a typical sold price of £290,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Swaythling?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Swaythling. Terraced houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £890 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,575 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Swaythling?
Of the areas around Swaythling, Saint Denys is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,375 a month, followed by Bassett (£1,700 a month) and Portswood (£1,850 a month). Swaythling itself is £2,100 a month.
Are rental homes in Swaythling furnished?
About 9 in 10 rental homes in Swaythling that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Swaythling?
There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Swaythling. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Swaythling?
Stations in Swaythling include Swaythling.