Houses to rent in Balsall Heath, West Midlands
There are 1,906 results for Balsall Heath, West Midlands. Rental prices in Balsall Heath range from £526 pcm to £2.2k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Balsall Heath, West Midlands
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Rental market in Balsall Heath
What's to rent
45 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
45 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 27% | 73% |
| Typical rent | £1,650 pcm | £995 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Balsall Heath
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Balsall Heath
stations in Balsall HeathSchools in Balsall Heath
10 primary · 2 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding- Nelson Mandela School primary · Outstanding
- Percy Shurmer Academy primary · Outstanding
- Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery primary · Outstanding
- Yardleys School secondary · Good
- Clifton Primary School primary · Good
- Ark Boulton Academy secondary · Good
Based on 45 homes to rent on Houses now, 705 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 Balsall Heath
What is the average rent in Balsall Heath?
The average rent for a home in Balsall Heath is £1,170 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,225 a month. This is based on the 45 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Balsall Heath?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Balsall Heath rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,350 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £900 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,200 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Balsall Heath?
Most rents in Balsall Heath are between £670 and £2,100 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Balsall Heath?
There are 45 homes to rent in Balsall Heath on Houses right now, plus 13 already let agreed. 49 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Balsall Heath?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Balsall Heath over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,000 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,000 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Balsall Heath?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 51% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Balsall Heath?
Around 8.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,225 a month with a typical sold price of £180,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Balsall Heath?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Balsall Heath. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £995 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,650 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Balsall Heath?
Of the areas around Balsall Heath, Moseley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £925 a month, followed by Bordesley (£1,200 a month). Balsall Heath itself is £1,225 a month.
Are rental homes in Balsall Heath furnished?
About 7 in 10 rental homes in Balsall Heath that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Balsall Heath?
There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in Balsall Heath. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Balsall Heath?
Stations in Balsall Heath include Small Heath.