Houses to rent in Sanderstead, South Croydon
There are 65 results for Sanderstead, South Croydon. Rental prices in Sanderstead range from £1.4k pcm to £3.8k pcm with an average price of £2.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Sanderstead, South Croydon
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Rental market in Sanderstead
What's to rent
19 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
19 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 32% | 53% |
| Typical rent | £2,625 pcm | £1,700 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 5.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −5.7% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Sanderstead
typical rent, cheapest first- South Croydon £1,688 pcm
- Riddlesdown £1,750 pcm
- Sanderstead £1,850 pcm
- Kenley £2,250 pcm
Getting to know Sanderstead
nearest stationsSchools in Sanderstead
3 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Ridgeway Primary School primary · Good
- Gresham Primary School primary · Good
- Atwood Primary Academy primary · Not yet rated
Based on 19 homes to rent on Houses now, 222 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 Sanderstead
What is the average rent in Sanderstead?
The average rent for a home in Sanderstead is £2,255 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,850 a month. This is based on the 19 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Sanderstead?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Sanderstead rents for £2,425 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,250 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,615 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Sanderstead?
Most rents in Sanderstead are between £1,475 and £3,730 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £3,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Sanderstead?
There are 17 homes to rent in Sanderstead on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. 13 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Sanderstead?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Sanderstead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,850 a month, 5.7% higher than the year before (£1,750 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 11%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Sanderstead?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Sanderstead?
About 5.8% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Sanderstead over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Sanderstead?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Sanderstead. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Sanderstead?
Of the areas around Sanderstead, South Croydon is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,690 a month, followed by Riddlesdown (£1,750 a month) and Kenley (£2,250 a month). Sanderstead itself is £1,850 a month.
Are rental homes in Sanderstead furnished?
About a third of rental homes in Sanderstead that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Sanderstead?
There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Sanderstead.
Which train stations are in or near Sanderstead?
Sanderstead has no station of its own. The nearest are Sanderstead, Riddlesdown and Purley Oaks.