Houses to rent in Whitehaven, Cumbria

There are 60 results for Whitehaven, Cumbria. Rental prices in Whitehaven range from £539 pcm to £1.8k pcm with an average price of £850 pcm.


Properties to rent in Whitehaven, Cumbria

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Rental market in Whitehaven

Average rent £861 pcm typical £795 pcm
Most rents £538 – £1,850 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 12 12 more let agreed
New to rent 12 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 2 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +3.7% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 6.0% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

11 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 36.4% 4 · £950
Terraced houses 27.3% 3 · £725
Other homes 18.2% 2 · £1.5k
Detached houses 9.1% 1 · £1.2k
Semi-detached houses 9.1% 1 · £725

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 9.1% 1 · £1.2k
1 bedroom 18.2% 2 · £625
2 bedrooms 45.5% 5 · £725
3 bedrooms 18.2% 2 · £998
5+ bedrooms 9.1% 1 · £2.5k

Rent bands

11 homes
Under £700 pcm 18.2% 2
£700 – £720 pcm 9.1% 1
£720 – £950 pcm 27.3% 3
£950 – £1,200 pcm 27.3% 3
£1,200 pcm and over 18.2% 2

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +0.4% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Whitehaven 2024 Q4: £713 pcm (28 new listings) £713 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £675 pcm (38 new listings) £675 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £698 pcm (42 new listings) £698 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £663 pcm (42 new listings) £663 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £700 pcm (31 new listings) £700 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £700 pcm (41 new listings) £700 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £620 pcm (37 new listings) £620 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £715 pcm (60 new listings) £715 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Whitehaven

stations in Whitehaven

Schools in Whitehaven

9 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Kells Infant School primary · Outstanding
  • St Benedict's Catholic High School secondary · Good
  • The Whitehaven Academy secondary · Good
  • Jericho Primary School primary · Good
  • St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School primary · Good

Based on 11 homes to rent on Houses now, 152 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 Whitehaven

What is the average rent in Whitehaven?

The average rent for a home in Whitehaven is £860 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £795 a month. This is based on the 11 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Whitehaven?

Most rents in Whitehaven are between £540 and £1,850 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 Whitehaven?

There are 12 homes to rent in Whitehaven on Houses right now, plus 12 already let agreed. 12 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Whitehaven?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Whitehaven over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £700 a month, 3.7% higher than the year before (£675 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 12%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Whitehaven?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 72% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Whitehaven?

Around 6.0% gross. That compares a typical rent of £795 a month with a typical sold price of £160,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Whitehaven?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Whitehaven. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses.

Are rental homes in Whitehaven furnished?

Almost all rental homes in Whitehaven that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Whitehaven?

There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in Whitehaven. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Whitehaven?

Stations in Whitehaven include Corkickle and Whitehaven.