Houses to rent in Alston

Frequently asked questions about renting in Alston

What is the average rent in Alston?

There are only 2 homes to rent in Alston itself, so these figures cover the 80 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of Alston is £1,015 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £895 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of Alston rents for £850 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £675 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,450 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Alston?

Most rents within 20 km of Alston are between £650 and £2,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £800 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Alston?

There are 2 homes to rent in Alston on Houses right now. Within 20 km there are 80, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 116 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Alston?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of Alston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £800 a month, 6.7% higher than the year before (£750 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 11%, 2-bedroom homes are up 11% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Alston?

Within 20 km of Alston, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 73% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Alston?

About 8.0% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 20 km of Alston over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Alston?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 20 km of Alston. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £740 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,225 a month.

Are rental homes in Alston furnished?

About 5 in 10 rental homes within 20 km of Alston that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Alston?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in Alston. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Alston?

Stations in Alston include Langwathby.