Houses to rent in Elmstead, BR7, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in Elmstead

What is the average rent in Elmstead?

There are only 3 homes to rent in Elmstead itself, so these figures cover the 243 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Elmstead is £2,045 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 Elmstead?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Elmstead rents for £1,850 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,400 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,690 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Elmstead?

Most rents within 3 km of Elmstead are between £1,205 and £7,395 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 £2,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Elmstead?

There are 3 homes to rent in Elmstead on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 243, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 219 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Elmstead?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Elmstead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,775 a month, 1.4% higher than the year before (£1,750 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Elmstead?

Within 3 km of Elmstead, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% 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 Elmstead?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Elmstead over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Elmstead?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Elmstead. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,740 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,925 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Elmstead?

Of the areas around Elmstead, Chinbrook is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,700 a month, followed by New Eltham (£1,740 a month) and Bickley (£2,100 a month). Elmstead itself is £3,150 a month.

Are rental homes in Elmstead furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes within 3 km of Elmstead that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

Which train stations are in or near Elmstead?

Stations in Elmstead include Elmstead Woods.