Houses to rent in South Hetton, County Durham
There are 50 results for South Hetton, County Durham. Rental prices across these results range from £520 pcm to £1.2k pcm with an average price of £708 pcm.
Properties to rent in South Hetton, County Durham
3 Bedrooms
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Properties to rent near South Hetton
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Rental market around South Hetton
What's to rent
64 homes within 5 km of South Hetton · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 5 km of South Hetton · share, count and typical rentRent bands
64 homes within 5 km of South HettonHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 81% | 8% |
| Typical rent | £663 pcm | £525 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.6% | 10.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 5 km of South Hetton · +8.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around South Hetton
typical rent, cheapest first- Murton £635 pcm
- Easington Lane £650 pcm
Schools in South Hetton
1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- South Hetton Primary primary · Good
Based on 64 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in South Hetton
What is the average rent in South Hetton?
There are only 2 homes to rent in South Hetton itself, so these figures cover the 64 homes to rent within 5 km. The average rent for a home within 5 km of South Hetton is £710 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £675 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in South Hetton?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 5 km of South Hetton rents for £650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £675 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £25 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,300 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in South Hetton?
Most rents within 5 km of South Hetton are between £530 and £1,630 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £600 a month, and one in five £800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in South Hetton?
There are 2 homes to rent in South Hetton on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. Within 5 km there are 64, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 63 new listings came onto the market within 5 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in South Hetton?
Yes. Homes put up to rent within 5 km of South Hetton 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, 1-bedroom homes are up 19%, 2-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.
How quickly do rental homes let in South Hetton?
Within 5 km of South Hetton, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 53% 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 South Hetton?
About 10.8% gross for flats and 6.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 5 km of South Hetton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in South Hetton?
Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent within 5 km of South Hetton. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £525 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £675 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near South Hetton?
Of the areas around South Hetton, Murton is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £635 a month, followed by Easington Lane (£650 a month).
Are rental homes in South Hetton furnished?
Only a few rental homes within 5 km of South Hetton that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in South Hetton?
There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in South Hetton.