Houses to rent in Bolton

Frequently asked questions about renting in Bolton

What is the average rent in Bolton?

The average rent for a home in Bolton is £985 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £900 a month. This is based on the 204 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Bolton rents for £875 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,095 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £220 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £750 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Bolton?

Most rents in Bolton are between £600 and £4,485 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Bolton?

There are 184 homes to rent in Bolton on Houses right now, plus 68 already let agreed. 210 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Bolton?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in Bolton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £975 a month, 2.6% higher than the year before (£950 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Bolton?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 68% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 11 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Bolton?

About 8.6% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Bolton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Bolton?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Bolton. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £830 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,675 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Bolton?

Of the areas around Bolton, Clitheroe is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £900 a month, followed by Alderley Edge (£2,500 a month). Bolton itself is £900 a month.

Are rental homes in Bolton furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes in Bolton that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Bolton?

There are 57 primary and 10 secondary schools in Bolton. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 17 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Bolton?

Stations in Bolton include Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross and Lostock.