Properties to rent in BR5
Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood
There are 35 results. Rental prices in BR5 range from £1.1k pcm to £3k pcm with an average price of £1.8k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in BR5, Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Rental market in BR5
What's to rent
18 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
18 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 56% | 39% |
| Typical rent | £2,225 pcm | £1,500 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.6% | 6.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.7% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around BR5
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know BR5
stations in BR5Schools in BR5
13 primary · 1 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding- Crofton Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Crofton Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Midfield Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Harris Academy Orpington secondary · Good
- Gray's Farm Primary Academy primary · Good
Based on 18 homes to rent on Houses now, 541 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 BR5
What is the average rent in BR5?
The average rent for a home in BR5 is £1,880 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,725 a month. This is based on the 18 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in BR5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in BR5 rents for £1,600 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £400 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,300 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in BR5?
Most rents in BR5 are between £1,100 and £2,990 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £2,500 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in BR5?
There are 35 homes to rent in BR5 on Houses right now, plus 9 already let agreed. 33 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in BR5?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in BR5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,700 a month, 5.6% lower than the year before (£1,800 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 7%.
How quickly do rental homes let in BR5?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in BR5?
About 6.7% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BR5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in BR5?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in BR5. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,500 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,500 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near BR5?
Of the areas around BR5, DA14 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,500 a month, followed by DA15 (£1,575 a month) and BR2 (£1,750 a month). BR5 itself is £1,725 a month.
Are rental homes in BR5 furnished?
About 3 in 10 rental homes in BR5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in BR5?
There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in BR5. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 5 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near BR5?
Stations in BR5 include St.Mary Cray, St Mary Cray, Orpington and Petts Wood.