Houses to rent in Ely, Cambridgeshire
There are 73 results for Ely, Cambridgeshire. Rental prices in Ely range from £864 pcm to £2.2k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Ely, Cambridgeshire
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in Ely
What's to rent
23 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
23 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 61% | 35% |
| Typical rent | £1,260 pcm | £1,048 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 2 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.1% | 6.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.3% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Ely
stations in ElySchools in Ely
4 primary · 0 secondary · 67% rated good or outstanding- Ely St John's Community Primary School primary · Good
- Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School primary · Good
- Spring Meadow Infant School primary · Requires improvement
- Isle of Ely Primary School primary · Not yet rated
Based on 23 homes to rent on Houses now, 365 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 Ely
What is the average rent in Ely?
The average rent for a home in Ely is £1,335 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,200 a month. This is based on the 23 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Ely?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Ely rents for £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,300 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Ely?
Most rents in Ely are between £950 and £2,400 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Ely?
There are 25 homes to rent in Ely on Houses right now, plus 13 already let agreed. 29 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Ely?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Ely over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Ely?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 67% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Ely?
About 6.0% gross for flats and 4.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Ely over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Ely?
Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Ely. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in Ely furnished?
Only a few rental homes in Ely that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Ely?
There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in Ely. 67% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Ely?
Stations in Ely include Ely.