Houses to rent in Barking, Greater London
There are 267 results for Barking, Greater London. Rental prices in Barking range from £1.3k pcm to £3.9k pcm with an average price of £2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Barking, Greater London
1 Bedroom
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Rental market in Barking
What's to rent
280 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
280 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 30% | 67% |
| Typical rent | £2,450 pcm | £1,700 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.2% | 8.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.8% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Barking
stations in BarkingSchools in Barking
22 primary · 8 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding- Riverside School secondary · Outstanding
- Gallions Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Thames View Infants primary · Outstanding
- The Sydney Russell School all through · Good
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College secondary · Good
- Eastbury Community School all through · Good
Based on 280 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,653 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 Barking
What is the average rent in Barking?
The average rent for a home in Barking is £1,985 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,800 a month. This is based on the 280 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Barking?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Barking rents for £1,800 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,325 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £525 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,500 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,600 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Barking?
Most rents in Barking are between £1,275 and £3,840 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,600 a month, and one in five £2,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Barking?
There are 267 homes to rent in Barking on Houses right now, plus 41 already let agreed. 305 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Barking?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Barking over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,800 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,800 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Barking?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 66% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Barking?
About 8.8% gross for flats and 7.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Barking over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Barking?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Barking. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,700 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,570 a month.
Are rental homes in Barking furnished?
About half of rental homes in Barking that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Barking?
There are 22 primary and 8 secondary schools in Barking. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Barking?
Stations in Barking include Upney, Barking and Becontree.