Houses to rent in Kendal, Cumbria

There are 69 results for Kendal, Cumbria. Rental prices in Kendal range from £725 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.


Properties to rent in Kendal, Cumbria

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Properties to rent near Kendal

Rental market in Kendal

Average rent £1,037 pcm typical £925 pcm
Most rents £725 – £1,890 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 21 7 more let agreed
New to rent 24 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 13 days last 12 months
Rents, year on year +5.3% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.2–7.4% houses 5.2%, flats 7.4%

What's to rent

19 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 57.9% 11 · £895
Terraced houses 15.8% 3 · £895
Other homes 10.5% 2 · £2.1k
Bungalows 5.3% 1 · £1.3k
Detached houses 5.3% 1 · £1.7k
Semi-detached houses 5.3% 1 · £1.1k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 31.6% 6 · £895
2 bedrooms 52.6% 10 · £925
3 bedrooms 15.8% 3 · £1.3k

Rent bands

19 homes
Under £800 pcm 15.8% 3
£800 – £900 pcm 31.6% 6
£900 – £1,000 pcm 10.5% 2
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 10.5% 2
£1,200 pcm and over 31.6% 6

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent32%58%
Typical rent£1,150 pcm£895 pcm
Average bedrooms2.21.7
Typical time to let11 days12 days
Gross rental yield5.2%7.4%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +19.5% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Kendal 2024 Q4: £795 pcm (46 new listings) £795 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £843 pcm (72 new listings) £843 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £895 pcm (76 new listings) £895 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £838 pcm (62 new listings) £838 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £875 pcm (79 new listings) £875 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £895 pcm (54 new listings) £895 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £825 pcm (83 new listings) £825 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (48 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Kendal

stations in Kendal

Schools in Kendal

7 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Kirkbie Kendal School secondary · Good
  • Ghyllside Primary School primary · Good
  • Heron Hill Primary School primary · Good
  • Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School primary · Good
  • St Thomas's CofE Primary School primary · Good
  • Vicarage Park CofE Primary School primary · Good

Based on 19 homes to rent on Houses now, 266 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 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Kendal

What is the average rent in Kendal?

The average rent for a home in Kendal is £1,035 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £925 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 Kendal?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Kendal rents for £925 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £895 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Kendal?

Most rents in Kendal are between £725 and £1,890 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £800 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Kendal?

There are 21 homes to rent in Kendal on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 24 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Kendal?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Kendal over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 5.3% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 15%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Kendal?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 82% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in 11 days against 12 days for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Kendal?

About 7.4% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Kendal over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Kendal?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Kendal. Terraced houses come next, followed by bungalows.

Are rental homes in Kendal furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes in Kendal that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Kendal?

There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in Kendal. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Kendal?

Stations in Kendal include Kendal.