Houses to rent in Launceston

Frequently asked questions about renting in Launceston

What is the average rent in Launceston?

There are only 6 homes to rent in Launceston itself, so these figures cover the 52 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of Launceston is £1,230 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of Launceston rents for £950 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,195 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £245 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £675 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,650 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Launceston?

Most rents within 20 km of Launceston are between £740 and £2,730 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Launceston?

There are 6 homes to rent in Launceston on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. Within 20 km there are 52, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 82 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Launceston?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of Launceston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, 5.6% higher than the year before (£900 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Launceston?

Within 20 km of Launceston, 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 Launceston?

About 7.4% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 20 km of Launceston over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Launceston?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 20 km of Launceston. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £925 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,475 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Launceston?

Of the areas around Launceston, Torrington is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £775 a month, followed by Bude-Stratton (£1,050 a month). Launceston itself is £1,575 a month.

Are rental homes in Launceston furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes within 20 km of Launceston that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Launceston?

There are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in Launceston.