Houses to rent in Runcorn, Halton

There are 32 results for Runcorn, Halton. Rental prices in Runcorn range from £689 pcm to £1k pcm with an average price of £840 pcm.


Properties to rent in Runcorn, Halton

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Rental market in Runcorn

Average rent £843 pcm typical £850 pcm
Most rents £688 – £1,050 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 32 available now
New to rent 34 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +5.3% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.4–9.5% houses 5.4%, flats 9.5%

What's to rent

31 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 32.3% 10 · £750
Terraced houses 32.3% 10 · £850
Semi-detached houses 16.1% 5 · £875
Bungalows 6.5% 2 · £875
Detached houses 6.5% 2 · £885
Other homes 6.5% 2 · £863

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 6.5% 2 · £750
2 bedrooms 64.5% 20 · £795
3 bedrooms 22.6% 7 · £900
4 bedrooms 6.5% 2 · £1.3k

Rent bands

31 homes
Under £750 pcm 16.1% 5
£750 – £800 pcm 22.6% 7
£800 – £850 pcm 6.5% 2
£850 – £950 pcm 29.0% 9
£950 pcm and over 25.8% 8

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent61%32%
Typical rent£850 pcm£750 pcm
Average bedrooms2.51.8
Typical time to let3 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.4%9.5%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +11.9% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Runcorn 2024 Q4: £800 pcm (50 new listings) £800 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £750 pcm (48 new listings) £750 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £850 pcm (73 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £850 pcm (77 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £925 pcm (83 new listings) £925 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £900 pcm (77 new listings) £900 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £895 pcm (94 new listings) £895 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £895 pcm (64 new listings) £895 pcm 2026 Q3

Schools in Runcorn

28 primary · 2 secondary · 68% rated good or outstanding
  • Brookvale Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Pewithall School primary · Outstanding
  • Windmill Hill Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Berteline's CofE Primary School primary · Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School primary · Good
  • Victoria Road Primary School primary · Good

Based on 31 homes to rent on Houses now, 324 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 Runcorn

What is the average rent in Runcorn?

The average rent for a home in Runcorn is £845 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £850 a month. This is based on the 31 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Runcorn rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £900 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £105 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Runcorn?

Most rents in Runcorn are between £690 and £1,050 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £950 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Runcorn?

There are 32 homes to rent in Runcorn on Houses right now. 34 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Runcorn?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Runcorn over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 5.3% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 13%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Runcorn?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% 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 Runcorn?

About 9.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Runcorn over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Runcorn?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Runcorn. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £750 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £875 a month.

Are rental homes in Runcorn furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Runcorn that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Runcorn?

There are 28 primary and 2 secondary schools in Runcorn. 68% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Runcorn?

Stations in Runcorn include Runcorn and Runcorn East.