Houses to rent in Atherton, Greater Manchester
There are 65 results for Atherton, Greater Manchester. Rental prices in Atherton range from £740 pcm to £1.5k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Atherton, Greater Manchester
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Rental market in Atherton
What's to rent
19 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
19 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 68% | 32% |
| Typical rent | £1,250 pcm | £775 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.5% | 7.4% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −0.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Atherton
typical rent, cheapest first- Atherton £950 pcm
- Hunger Hill £1,200 pcm
Getting to know Atherton
stations in AthertonSchools in Atherton
10 primary · 1 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding- St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton primary · Outstanding
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge primary · Outstanding
- Hindsford CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Atherton St George's CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Parklee Community School primary · Good
- Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre primary · Good
Based on 19 homes to rent on Houses now, 257 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 Atherton
What is the average rent in Atherton?
The average rent for a home in Atherton is £1,040 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £950 a month. This is based on the 19 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Atherton?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Atherton rents for £850 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,150 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Atherton?
Most rents in Atherton are between £725 and £1,515 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Atherton?
There are 17 homes to rent in Atherton on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 17 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Atherton?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Atherton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £900 a month, 0.6% higher than the year before (£895 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 11%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Atherton?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Atherton?
About 7.5% gross for houses and 7.4% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Atherton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Atherton?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Atherton. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £775 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,265 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Atherton?
Of the areas around Atherton, Hunger Hill is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month. Atherton itself is £950 a month.
Are rental homes in Atherton furnished?
Only a few rental homes in Atherton that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Atherton?
There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in Atherton. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Atherton?
Stations in Atherton include Hag Fold and Atherton.