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
Properties to rent near Whitehaven
Rental market in Whitehaven
What's to rent
11 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
11 homesAsking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +0.4% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Whitehaven
stations in WhitehavenSchools 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.