Houses to rent in Walkden, Greater Manchester
There are 69 results for Walkden, Greater Manchester. Rental prices in Walkden range from £825 pcm to £2k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Properties to rent in Walkden, Greater Manchester
Properties to rent near Walkden
Rental market in Walkden
What's to rent
21 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
21 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 57% | 29% |
| Typical rent | £1,363 pcm | £985 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.1% | 8.4% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Walkden
typical rent, cheapest first- Moses Gate £850 pcm
- Walkden £1,250 pcm
- Walkden North £1,338 pcm
Getting to know Walkden
stations in WalkdenSchools in Walkden
8 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Ellenbrook Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- James Brindley Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Mesne Lea Primary School primary · Good
- St Paul's CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Christ The King RC Primary School primary · Good
- St Paul's CofE Primary School primary · Good
Based on 21 homes to rent on Houses now, 351 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 Walkden
What is the average rent in Walkden?
The average rent for a home in Walkden is £1,275 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 21 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Walkden?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Walkden rents for £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,365 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £265 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Walkden?
Most rents in Walkden are between £925 and £2,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Walkden?
There are 21 homes to rent in Walkden on Houses right now, plus 8 already let agreed. 22 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Walkden?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Walkden over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, 4.8% higher than the year before (£1,050 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 7%, 3-bedroom homes are up 8% and 4-bedroom homes are up 12%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Walkden?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Walkden?
About 8.4% gross for flats and 6.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Walkden over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Walkden?
Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Walkden. Flats and apartments come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £985 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,315 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Walkden?
Of the areas around Walkden, Moses Gate is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £850 a month, followed by Walkden North (£1,340 a month). Walkden itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in Walkden furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in Walkden that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Walkden?
There are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in Walkden. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Walkden?
Stations in Walkden include Walkden.