Houses to rent in Darlington

There are 94 results for Darlington. Rental prices in Darlington range from £500 pcm to £1.3k pcm with an average price of £713 pcm.


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Rental market in Darlington

Average rent £748 pcm typical £700 pcm
Most rents £540 – £1,262 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 94 41 more let agreed
New to rent 88 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.3–8.4% houses 5.3%, flats 8.4%

What's to rent

97 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 41.2% 40 · £675
Flats and apartments 33.0% 32 · £663
Other homes 11.3% 11 · £795
Semi-detached houses 8.2% 8 · £838
Detached houses 5.2% 5 · £1.1k
Bungalows 1.0% 1 · £900

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 18.6% 18 · £598
2 bedrooms 55.7% 54 · £675
3 bedrooms 18.6% 18 · £900
4 bedrooms 6.2% 6 · £960
5+ bedrooms 1.0% 1 · £2.8k

Rent bands

97 homes
Under £620 pcm 14.4% 14
£620 – £660 pcm 26.8% 26
£660 – £750 pcm 15.5% 15
£750 – £880 pcm 22.7% 22
£880 pcm and over 20.6% 20

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent56%33%
Typical rent£710 pcm£663 pcm
Average bedrooms2.41.5
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.3%8.4%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.7% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Darlington 2024 Q4: £650 pcm (432 new listings) £650 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £675 pcm (494 new listings) £675 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £675 pcm (570 new listings) £675 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £675 pcm (545 new listings) £675 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £652 pcm (479 new listings) £652 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £675 pcm (454 new listings) £675 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £680 pcm (427 new listings) £680 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £700 pcm (411 new listings) £700 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Darlington

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Rise Carr £635 pcm
  2. Darlington £700 pcm

Getting to know Darlington

stations in Darlington

Schools in Darlington

23 primary · 6 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding
  • Carmel College secondary · Outstanding
  • St John's Church of England Academy primary · Outstanding
  • Hummersknott Academy secondary · Good
  • Haughton Academy secondary · Good
  • Polam Hall School all through · Good
  • The Rydal Academy primary · Good

Based on 97 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,793 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 Darlington

What is the average rent in Darlington?

The average rent for a home in Darlington is £750 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £700 a month. This is based on the 97 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Darlington rents for £675 a month and a 3-bedroom home £900 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £225 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £600 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £960 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Darlington?

Most rents in Darlington are between £540 and £1,260 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £620 a month, and one in five £880 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Darlington?

There are 94 homes to rent in Darlington on Houses right now, plus 41 already let agreed. 88 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Darlington?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Darlington over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £675 a month, about the same as the year before (£675 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Darlington?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Darlington?

About 8.4% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Darlington over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Darlington?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Darlington. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £665 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,095 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Darlington?

Of the areas around Darlington, Rise Carr is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £635 a month. Darlington itself is £700 a month.

Are rental homes in Darlington furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in Darlington that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Darlington?

There are 23 primary and 6 secondary schools in Darlington. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Darlington?

Stations in Darlington include North Road and Darlington.