Houses to rent in Cumbria

Frequently asked questions about renting in Cumbria

What is the average rent in Cumbria?

The average rent for a home in Cumbria is £1,020 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £880 a month. This is based on the 282 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Cumbria?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Cumbria rents for £850 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,060 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £210 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,525 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Cumbria?

Most rents in Cumbria are between £595 and £2,230 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £700 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Cumbria?

There are 277 homes to rent in Cumbria on Houses right now, plus 174 already let agreed. 350 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Cumbria?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Cumbria over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £800 a month, 3.2% higher than the year before (£775 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Cumbria?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 71% 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 Cumbria?

About 7.3% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Cumbria over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Cumbria?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Cumbria. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £800 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,525 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Cumbria?

Of the areas around Cumbria, County Durham is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £695 a month, followed by Blackburn with Darwen (£795 a month) and Cumberland (£800 a month). Cumbria itself is £880 a month.

Are rental homes in Cumbria furnished?

About 7 in 10 rental homes in Cumbria that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Cumbria?

There are 264 primary and 36 secondary schools in Cumbria. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 25 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Cumbria?

Stations in Cumbria include Penrith, Windermere, Staveley (Cumbria) and Burneside.