Houses to rent in Peterlee, County Durham
There are 59 results for Peterlee, County Durham. Rental prices in Peterlee range from £600 pcm to £763 pcm with an average price of £660 pcm.
Properties to rent in Peterlee, County Durham
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Rental market in Peterlee
What's to rent
12 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
12 homesAsking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.0% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Peterlee
typical rent, cheapest first- Horden £525 pcm
- Easington Colliery £538 pcm
- Peterlee £650 pcm
Schools in Peterlee
6 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- The Academy at Shotton Hall secondary · Outstanding
- St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College secondary · Good
- Howletch Lane Primary School primary · Good
- Shotton Hall Primary School primary · Good
- Acre Rigg Infant School primary · Good
- Seascape Primary School primary · Good
Based on 12 homes to rent on Houses now, 155 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 Peterlee
What is the average rent in Peterlee?
The average rent for a home in Peterlee is £655 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £650 a month. This is based on the 12 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Peterlee?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Peterlee rents for £650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £625 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs.
What is the price range of rental homes in Peterlee?
Most rents in Peterlee are between £600 and £760 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £620 a month, and one in five £720 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Peterlee?
There are 11 homes to rent in Peterlee on Houses right now, plus 6 already let agreed. 10 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Peterlee?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Peterlee over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £650 a month, 8.3% higher than the year before (£600 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Peterlee?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Peterlee?
Around 7.5% gross. That compares a typical rent of £650 a month with a typical sold price of £104,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Peterlee?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Peterlee. Semi-detached houses come next.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Peterlee?
Of the areas around Peterlee, Horden is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £525 a month, followed by Easington Colliery (£540 a month). Peterlee itself is £650 a month.
What are the schools like in Peterlee?
There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in Peterlee. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.