Houses to rent in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
There are 161 results for Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Rental prices in Gateshead range from £620 pcm to £1.7k pcm with an average price of £938 pcm.
Properties to rent in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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Rental market in Gateshead
What's to rent
171 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
171 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 21% | 76% |
| Typical rent | £985 pcm | £851 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.0% | 9.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.9% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Gateshead
typical rent, cheapest first- Gateshead £900 pcm
- Chowdene £985 pcm
- St Peter's £995 pcm
- East Gateshead £1,200 pcm
- Newcastle upon Tyne £1,400 pcm
Getting to know Gateshead
stations in GatesheadSchools in Gateshead
36 primary · 2 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding- Cardinal Hume Catholic School secondary · Outstanding
- Lingey House Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Glynwood Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Brighton Avenue Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Riverside Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 171 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,720 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 Gateshead
What is the average rent in Gateshead?
The average rent for a home in Gateshead is £945 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £900 a month. This is based on the 171 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Gateshead?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Gateshead rents for £900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £900 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £750 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,595 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Gateshead?
Most rents in Gateshead are between £625 and £1,735 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 Gateshead?
There are 161 homes to rent in Gateshead on Houses right now, plus 88 already let agreed. 155 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Gateshead?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Gateshead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £825 a month, 3.1% higher than the year before (£800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8% and 4-bedroom homes are up 2%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Gateshead?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 64% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Gateshead?
About 9.7% gross for flats and 7.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Gateshead over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Gateshead?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Gateshead. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £850 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £985 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Gateshead?
Of the areas around Gateshead, Chowdene is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £985 a month, followed by St Peter's (£995 a month) and East Gateshead (£1,200 a month). Gateshead itself is £900 a month.
Are rental homes in Gateshead furnished?
About 6 in 10 rental homes in Gateshead that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Gateshead?
There are 36 primary and 2 secondary schools in Gateshead. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 10 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Gateshead?
Stations in Gateshead include Heworth and Dunston.