Houses to rent in Penrith, Cumbria

There are 49 results for Penrith, Cumbria. Rental prices across these results range from £660 pcm to £1.5k pcm with an average price of £900 pcm.


Properties to rent in Penrith, Cumbria

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Rental market around Penrith

Average rent £1,261 pcm within 20 km · typical £1,200 pcm
Most rents £895 – £1,525 pcm within 20 km
Homes to rent 1 in Penrith · 11 within 20 km
New to rent 16 in the last 30 days · within 20 km
Typical time to let 2 weeks last 12 months · within 20 km
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed · within 20 km
Gross rental yield 5.8% typical rent vs sold price · within 20 km

What's to rent

11 homes within 20 km of Penrith · share, count and typical rent
Semi-detached houses 36.4% 4 · £1.3k
Bungalows 18.2% 2 · £1.3k
Other homes 18.2% 2 · £1.5k
Terraced houses 18.2% 2 · £998
Detached houses 9.1% 1 · £1.2k

How many bedrooms

within 20 km of Penrith · share, count and typical rent
2 bedrooms 27.3% 3 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 45.5% 5 · £1.2k
4 bedrooms 27.3% 3 · £1.5k

Rent bands

11 homes within 20 km of Penrith
Under £1,000 pcm 18.2% 2
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 9.1% 1
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 36.4% 4
£1,400 pcm and over 36.4% 4

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 20 km of Penrith · +5.6% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Penrith 2024 Q4: £900 pcm (89 new listings) £900 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £888 pcm (76 new listings) £888 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £850 pcm (77 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £950 pcm (85 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £850 pcm (92 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £890 pcm (62 new listings) £890 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £925 pcm (62 new listings) £925 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (63 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Penrith

stations in Penrith

Schools in Penrith

4 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Ullswater Community College secondary · Good
  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith secondary · Good
  • Beaconside CofE Primary School primary · Good
  • North Lakes School primary · Good
  • Brunswick School primary · Good
  • St Catherine's Catholic Primary School primary · Good

Based on 11 homes to rent on Houses now, 276 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 Penrith

What is the average rent in Penrith?

There is only 1 home to rent in Penrith itself, so these figures cover the 11 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of Penrith is £1,260 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,200 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of Penrith rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,450 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Penrith?

Most rents within 20 km of Penrith are between £895 and £1,525 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Penrith?

There is 1 home to rent in Penrith on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. Within 20 km there are 11, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 16 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Penrith?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of Penrith over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £900 a month, about the same as the year before (£900 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 14%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Penrith?

Within 20 km of Penrith, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 73% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 13 days against about 2 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Penrith?

Around 5.8% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,200 a month with a typical sold price of £250,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Penrith?

Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent within 20 km of Penrith. Bungalows come next, followed by terraced houses.

What are the schools like in Penrith?

There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in Penrith. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Penrith?

Stations in Penrith include Penrith.