Houses to rent in Murton, County Durham
There are 52 results for Murton, County Durham. Rental prices across these results range from £486 pcm to £2k pcm with an average price of £765 pcm.
Properties to rent in Murton, County Durham
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Properties to rent near Murton
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Rental market around Murton
What's to rent
52 homes within 5 km of Murton · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 5 km of Murton · share, count and typical rentRent bands
52 homes within 5 km of MurtonHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 71% | 17% |
| Typical rent | £700 pcm | £550 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.2% | 8.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 5 km of Murton · +1.6% since 2024 Q4Schools in Murton
2 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Ribbon School primary · Good
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton primary · Good
Based on 52 homes to rent on Houses now, 797 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 Murton
What is the average rent in Murton?
There are only 4 homes to rent in Murton itself, so these figures cover the 52 homes to rent within 5 km. The average rent for a home within 5 km of Murton is £750 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £675 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Murton?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 5 km of Murton rents for £625 a month and a 3-bedroom home £750 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £125 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £595 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,800 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Murton?
Most rents within 5 km of Murton are between £475 and £2,290 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £550 a month, and one in five £800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Murton?
There are 4 homes to rent in Murton on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. Within 5 km there are 52, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 53 new listings came onto the market within 5 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Murton?
Yes. Homes put up to rent within 5 km of Murton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £675 a month, 8% higher than the year before (£625 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 22%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Murton?
Within 5 km of Murton, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 56% 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 Murton?
About 8.9% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 5 km of Murton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Murton?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent within 5 km of Murton. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £550 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £750 a month.
Are rental homes in Murton furnished?
Only a few rental homes within 5 km of Murton that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Murton?
There are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in Murton.