Houses to rent in Lancashire

Frequently asked questions about renting in Lancashire

What is the average rent in Lancashire?

The average rent for a home in Lancashire is £980 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £850 a month. This is based on the 1,229 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Lancashire rents for £815 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £190 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £695 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,650 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Lancashire?

Most rents in Lancashire are between £540 and £3,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £670 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Lancashire?

There are 1,253 homes to rent in Lancashire on Houses right now, plus 483 already let agreed. 1,158 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Lancashire?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Lancashire over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £850 a month, 3.7% higher than the year before (£820 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Lancashire?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% 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 Lancashire?

About 7.8% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Lancashire over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Lancashire?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Lancashire. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £750 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,650 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Lancashire?

Of the areas around Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £795 a month, followed by Borough of Halton (£940 a month) and Merseyside (£975 a month). Lancashire itself is £850 a month.

Are rental homes in Lancashire furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes in Lancashire that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Lancashire?

There are 477 primary and 74 secondary schools in Lancashire. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 114 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Lancashire?

Stations in Lancashire include Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lostock Hall and Ramsgreave and Wilpshire.