Houses to rent in Bedford
There are 195 results for Bedford. Rental prices in Bedford range from £757 pcm to £3k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
Properties to rent in Bedford
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Rental market in Bedford
What's to rent
217 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
217 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 41% | 50% |
| Typical rent | £1,575 pcm | £1,050 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.2% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Bedford
typical rent, cheapest first- Bedford £1,295 pcm
- Marston Moretaine £1,495 pcm
Getting to know Bedford
stations in BedfordSchools in Bedford
48 primary · 14 secondary · 81% rated good or outstanding- Castle Newnham School primary · Outstanding
- Bedford Free School secondary · Outstanding
- Kempston Rural Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Priory Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Carlton CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Bedford Academy secondary · Good
Based on 217 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,733 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 Bedford
What is the average rent in Bedford?
The average rent for a home in Bedford is £1,415 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,295 a month. This is based on the 217 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Bedford?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Bedford rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £900 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,900 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Bedford?
Most rents in Bedford are between £795 and £3,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Bedford?
There are 195 homes to rent in Bedford on Houses right now, plus 127 already let agreed. 229 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Bedford?
Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in Bedford over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,225 a month, 2.1% higher than the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Bedford?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Bedford?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Bedford over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Bedford?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Bedford. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,050 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Bedford?
Of the areas around Bedford, Marston Moretaine is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,495 a month. Bedford itself is £1,295 a month.
Are rental homes in Bedford furnished?
About 3 in 10 rental homes in Bedford that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Bedford?
There are 48 primary and 14 secondary schools in Bedford. 81% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Bedford?
Stations in Bedford include Bedford Midland, Bedford St.Johns, Kempston Hardwick and Stewartby.