Houses to rent in Durham, County Durham

There are 4,746 results for Durham, County Durham. Rental prices in Durham range from £586 pcm to £3.2k pcm with an average price of £849 pcm.


Properties to rent in Durham, County Durham

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Rental market in Durham

Average rent £1,145 pcm typical £918 pcm
Most rents £636 – £3,437 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 68 33 more let agreed
New to rent 94 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 5 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −3.0% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.5–10.0% houses 5.5%, flats 10.0%

What's to rent

68 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 27.9% 19 · £925
Other homes 27.9% 19 · £888
Semi-detached houses 20.6% 14 · £950
Terraced houses 13.2% 9 · £932
Detached houses 10.3% 7 · £1.7k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.5% 1 · £925
1 bedroom 8.8% 6 · £810
2 bedrooms 36.8% 25 · £900
3 bedrooms 16.2% 11 · £997
4 bedrooms 11.8% 8 · £2.1k
5+ bedrooms 25.0% 17 · £888

Rent bands

68 homes
Under £850 pcm 19.1% 13
£850 – £890 pcm 25.0% 17
£890 – £950 pcm 11.8% 8
£950 – £1,400 pcm 22.1% 15
£1,400 pcm and over 22.1% 15

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent44%28%
Typical rent£1,059 pcm£925 pcm
Average bedrooms3.01.9
Typical time to let4 weeks5 weeks
Gross rental yield5.5%10.0%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −5.7% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Durham 2024 Q4: £1,114 pcm (522 new listings) £1,114 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £995 pcm (265 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £950 pcm (298 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,100 pcm (375 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,250 pcm (460 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £900 pcm (233 new listings) £900 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,000 pcm (226 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,050 pcm (209 new listings) £1,050 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Durham

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Durham £918 pcm
  2. Nevilles Cross £1,009 pcm
  3. Newton Hall £1,025 pcm

Getting to know Durham

stations in Durham

Schools in Durham

15 primary · 5 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School secondary · Outstanding
  • Durham Sixth Form Centre secondary · Outstanding
  • Framwellgate Moor Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham primary · Outstanding
  • Framwellgate School Durham secondary · Good
  • Belmont Community School secondary · Good

Based on 68 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,184 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 Durham

What is the average rent in Durham?

The average rent for a home in Durham is £1,145 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £920 a month. This is based on the 68 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Durham rents for £900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £995 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £95 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £810 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,100 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Durham?

Most rents in Durham are between £635 and £3,435 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Durham?

There are 68 homes to rent in Durham on Houses right now, plus 33 already let agreed. 94 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Durham?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Durham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,050 a month, 3% lower than the year before (£1,085 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 9% and 4-bedroom homes are down 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Durham?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 48% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Durham?

About 10.0% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Durham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Durham?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent in Durham. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £925 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,690 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Durham?

Of the areas around Durham, Nevilles Cross is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,010 a month, followed by Newton Hall (£1,025 a month). Durham itself is £920 a month.

Are rental homes in Durham furnished?

Almost all rental homes in Durham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Durham?

There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in Durham. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Durham?

Stations in Durham include Durham.