Houses to rent in Carlisle, Cumbria
There are 37 results for Carlisle, Cumbria. Rental prices in Carlisle range from £590 pcm to £1.2k pcm with an average price of £826 pcm.
Properties to rent in Carlisle, Cumbria
Rental market in Carlisle
What's to rent
35 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
35 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 74% | 17% |
| Typical rent | £850 pcm | £625 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 14 days | 2 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 7.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +13.6% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Carlisle
stations in CarlisleSchools in Carlisle
21 primary · 3 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding- Pennine Way Primary School primary · Good
- Belle Vue Primary School primary · Good
- Robert Ferguson Primary School primary · Good
- Upperby Primary School primary · Good
- Norman Street Primary School primary · Good
- Kingmoor Junior School primary · Good
Based on 35 homes to rent on Houses now, 791 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 Carlisle
What is the average rent in Carlisle?
The average rent for a home in Carlisle is £800 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £825 a month. This is based on the 35 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Carlisle?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Carlisle rents for £800 a month and a 3-bedroom home £900 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £550 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Carlisle?
Most rents in Carlisle are between £550 and £1,230 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £680 a month, and one in five £900 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Carlisle?
There are 37 homes to rent in Carlisle on Houses right now, plus 39 already let agreed. 71 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Carlisle?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Carlisle over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £790 a month, 13% higher than the year before (£700 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 12% and 3-bedroom homes are up 12%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Carlisle?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 14 days. About 77% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in 14 days against about 2 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Carlisle?
About 7.1% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Carlisle over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Carlisle?
Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Carlisle. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £625 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £950 a month.
Are rental homes in Carlisle furnished?
About half of rental homes in Carlisle that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Carlisle?
There are 21 primary and 3 secondary schools in Carlisle. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Carlisle?
Stations in Carlisle include Carlisle.