Houses to rent in Downham, Bromley

Frequently asked questions about renting in Downham

What is the average rent in Downham?

There are only 6 homes to rent in Downham itself, so these figures cover the 311 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Downham is £2,085 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,850 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Downham rents for £1,865 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £740 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,500 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Downham?

Most rents within 3 km of Downham are between £1,150 and £7,150 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 Downham?

There are 6 homes to rent in Downham on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 311, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 566 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Downham?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Downham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,800 a month, 2.9% higher than the year before (£1,750 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Downham?

Within 3 km of Downham, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Downham?

About 6.2% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Downham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Downham?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Downham. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,800 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,950 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Downham?

Of the areas around Downham, Bromley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,800 a month, followed by Plaistow (£1,825 a month) and Sundridge (£2,000 a month). Downham itself is £2,000 a month.

Are rental homes in Downham furnished?

About half of rental homes within 3 km of Downham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Downham?

There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in Downham. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Downham?

Downham has no station of its own. The nearest are Ravensbourne, Beckenham Hill and Grove Park.