Houses to rent in Smethwick, West Midlands
There are 50 results for Smethwick, West Midlands. Rental prices in Smethwick range from £795 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Smethwick, West Midlands
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Rental market in Smethwick
What's to rent
51 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
51 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 57% | 27% |
| Typical rent | £1,100 pcm | £950 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.2% | 10.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Smethwick
typical rent, cheapest first- Smethwick £1,050 pcm
- Warley Woods £1,300 pcm
Getting to know Smethwick
stations in SmethwickSchools in Smethwick
15 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Shireland Collegiate Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
- Crocketts Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science secondary · Good
- Uplands Manor Primary School primary · Good
Based on 51 homes to rent on Houses now, 920 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 Smethwick
What is the average rent in Smethwick?
The average rent for a home in Smethwick is £1,160 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,050 a month. This is based on the 51 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Smethwick?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Smethwick rents for £1,000 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £205 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £925 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,300 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Smethwick?
Most rents in Smethwick are between £825 and £2,700 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Smethwick?
There are 50 homes to rent in Smethwick on Houses right now, plus 16 already let agreed. 56 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Smethwick?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Smethwick over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, 4.8% higher than the year before (£1,050 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5%, 3-bedroom homes are down 2% and 4-bedroom homes are down 7%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Smethwick?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Smethwick?
About 10.2% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Smethwick over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Smethwick?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Smethwick. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £950 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,375 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Smethwick?
Of the areas around Smethwick, Warley Woods is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,300 a month. Smethwick itself is £1,050 a month.
Are rental homes in Smethwick furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in Smethwick that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Smethwick?
There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in Smethwick. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Smethwick?
Stations in Smethwick include Smethwick Rolfe Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge.