Houses to rent in Handforth, Cheshire East

There are 62 results for Handforth, Cheshire East. Rental prices in Handforth range from £764 pcm to £2.5k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.


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Rental market in Handforth

Average rent £1,498 pcm typical £1,350 pcm
Most rents £769 – £2,515 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 14 3 more let agreed
New to rent 8 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +4.0% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.0% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

15 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 26.7% 4 · £1k
Other homes 26.7% 4 · £1.7k
Detached houses 20.0% 3 · £2.4k
Semi-detached houses 13.3% 2 · £1.1k
Terraced houses 13.3% 2 · £1.5k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 26.7% 4 · £1k
2 bedrooms 46.7% 7 · £1.4k
3 bedrooms 13.3% 2 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 6.7% 1 · £2.4k
5+ bedrooms 6.7% 1 · £2.5k

Rent bands

15 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 20.0% 3
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 33.3% 5
£1,400 – £1,500 pcm 6.7% 1
£1,500 – £2,400 pcm 20.0% 3
£2,400 pcm and over 20.0% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Handforth 2024 Q4: £1,300 pcm (36 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,225 pcm (30 new listings) £1,225 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,298 pcm (34 new listings) £1,298 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,295 pcm (33 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,300 pcm (21 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,373 pcm (38 new listings) £1,373 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,200 pcm (27 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,350 pcm (32 new listings) £1,350 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Handforth

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Handforth £1,350 pcm
  2. Heald Green £2,000 pcm
  3. Wilmslow £2,250 pcm

Getting to know Handforth

stations in Handforth

Schools in Handforth

1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • St Benedict's Catholic Primary School primary · Good

Based on 15 homes to rent on Houses now, 119 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Handforth

What is the average rent in Handforth?

The average rent for a home in Handforth is £1,500 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,350 a month. This is based on the 15 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Handforth?

Most rents in Handforth are between £770 and £2,515 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £2,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Handforth?

There are 14 homes to rent in Handforth on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. 8 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Handforth?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Handforth over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, 4% higher than the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Handforth?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Handforth?

Around 5.0% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,350 a month with a typical sold price of £325,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Handforth?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent in Handforth. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Handforth?

Of the areas around Handforth, Heald Green is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,000 a month, followed by Wilmslow (£2,250 a month). Handforth itself is £1,350 a month.

What are the schools like in Handforth?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Handforth.

Which train stations are in or near Handforth?

Stations in Handforth include Handforth.