Houses to rent in Hackney, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in Hackney

What is the average rent in Hackney?

The average rent for a home in Hackney is £3,060 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,700 a month. This is based on the 712 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Hackney rents for £2,925 a month and a 3-bedroom home £3,725 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £800 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £2,200 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £4,300 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Hackney?

Most rents in Hackney are between £1,440 and £9,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £2,000 a month, and one in five £3,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Hackney?

There are 715 homes to rent in Hackney on Houses right now, plus 191 already let agreed. 833 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Hackney?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Hackney over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,700 a month, 3.8% higher than the year before (£2,600 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 2%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 10%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Hackney?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 69% 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 Hackney?

About 6.0% gross for flats and 4.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Hackney over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Hackney?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Hackney. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £2,600 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £4,690 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Hackney?

Of the areas around Hackney, London Borough of Waltham Forest is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,275 a month, followed by London Borough of Haringey (£2,395 a month) and London Borough of Tower Hamlets (£2,700 a month). Hackney itself is £2,700 a month.

Are rental homes in Hackney furnished?

About three quarters of rental homes in Hackney that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Hackney?

There are 57 primary and 15 secondary schools in Hackney. 97% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 29 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Hackney?

Stations in Hackney include Hackney Downs, Rectory Road, Hackney Central and Clapton.