Houses to rent in Waterhead, OL4, Greater Manchester
There are 63 results for Waterhead, OL4, Greater Manchester. Rental prices in Waterhead, OL4 range from £835 pcm to £1.1k pcm with an average price of £919 pcm.
Properties to rent in Waterhead, OL4, Greater Manchester
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Rental market in Waterhead
What's to rent
16 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
16 homesAsking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.2% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Waterhead
typical rent, cheapest first- Waterhead £925 pcm
- OL4 3NF £1,198 pcm
Schools in Waterhead
2 primary · 0 secondary · 50% rated good or outstanding- St Anne's RC Primary School primary · Good
- Littlemoor Primary School primary · Requires improvement
Based on 16 homes to rent on Houses now, 109 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 Waterhead
What is the average rent in Waterhead?
The average rent for a home in Waterhead is £920 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £925 a month. This is based on the 16 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Waterhead?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Waterhead rents for £900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,025 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £125 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Waterhead?
Most rents in Waterhead are between £840 and £1,095 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £950 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Waterhead?
There are 15 homes to rent in Waterhead on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. 12 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Waterhead?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Waterhead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £925 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£895 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 3-bedroom homes are down 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Waterhead?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 50% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 4 months for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Waterhead?
Around 6.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £925 a month with a typical sold price of £179,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Waterhead?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Waterhead. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Waterhead?
Of the areas around Waterhead, OL4 3NF is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month. Waterhead itself is £925 a month.
What are the schools like in Waterhead?
There are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in Waterhead.