Houses to rent in County Durham

Frequently asked questions about renting in County Durham

What is the average rent in County Durham?

The average rent for a home in County Durham is £875 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £700 a month. This is based on the 522 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in County Durham rents for £625 a month and a 3-bedroom home £775 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £595 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,450 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in County Durham?

Most rents in County Durham are between £475 and £5,550 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £550 a month, and one in five £1,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in County Durham?

There are 675 homes to rent in County Durham on Houses right now, plus 182 already let agreed. 498 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in County Durham?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in County Durham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £700 a month, 3.7% higher than the year before (£675 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in County Durham?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in County Durham?

About 9.0% gross for flats and 5.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in County Durham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in County Durham?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in County Durham. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £625 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,700 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near County Durham?

Of the areas around County Durham, Redcar and Cleveland is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £650 a month, followed by Northumberland (£850 a month) and Westmorland and Furness (£935 a month). County Durham itself is £700 a month.

Are rental homes in County Durham furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes in County Durham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in County Durham?

There are 205 primary and 26 secondary schools in County Durham. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 36 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near County Durham?

Stations in County Durham include Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and Durham.