Houses to rent in Melton District, Leicestershire

There are 69 results for Melton District, Leicestershire. Rental prices in Melton District range from £610 pcm to £3.4k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.


Properties to rent in Melton District, Leicestershire

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Rental market in Melton District

Average rent £1,267 pcm typical £1,073 pcm
Most rents £621 – £3,338 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 69 40 more let agreed
New to rent 71 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +2.8% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.4–7.6% houses 5.4%, flats 7.6%

What's to rent

78 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 25.6% 20 · £794
Semi-detached houses 23.1% 18 · £1k
Detached houses 19.2% 15 · £1.9k
Terraced houses 14.1% 11 · £1.1k
Bungalows 11.5% 9 · £1.1k
Other homes 6.4% 5 · £2k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 11.5% 9 · £794
1 bedroom 10.3% 8 · £710
2 bedrooms 29.5% 23 · £925
3 bedrooms 29.5% 23 · £1.3k
4 bedrooms 11.5% 9 · £1.9k
5+ bedrooms 7.7% 6 · £3.2k

Rent bands

78 homes
Under £790 pcm 12.8% 10
£790 – £950 pcm 26.9% 21
£950 – £1,200 pcm 17.9% 14
£1,200 – £1,700 pcm 20.5% 16
£1,700 pcm and over 21.8% 17

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent68%26%
Typical rent£1,200 pcm£794 pcm
Average bedrooms3.01.6
Typical time to let4 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.4%7.6%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +8.6% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Melton District 2024 Q4: £875 pcm (167 new listings) £875 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £900 pcm (143 new listings) £900 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £900 pcm (173 new listings) £900 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £950 pcm (172 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £900 pcm (215 new listings) £900 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £950 pcm (164 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £950 pcm (174 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (195 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Melton District

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Newark and Sherwood District £925 pcm
  2. South Kesteven District £975 pcm
  3. Melton District £1,073 pcm
  4. Charnwood £1,095 pcm
  5. Harborough District £1,200 pcm
  6. Rushcliffe District £1,213 pcm

Getting to know Melton District

stations in Melton District

Schools in Melton District

24 primary · 3 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding
  • Great Dalby School primary · Outstanding
  • Stathern Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • John Ferneley College secondary · Good
  • Long Field Academy secondary · Good
  • The Priory Belvoir Academy secondary · Good
  • Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre primary · Good

Based on 78 homes to rent on Houses now, 735 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 Melton District

What is the average rent in Melton District?

The average rent for a home in Melton District is £1,265 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,075 a month. This is based on the 78 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Melton District rents for £925 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,285 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £360 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £710 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,850 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Melton District?

Most rents in Melton District are between £620 and £3,340 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £790 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Melton District?

There are 69 homes to rent in Melton District on Houses right now, plus 40 already let agreed. 71 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Melton District?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in Melton District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £925 a month, 2.8% higher than the year before (£900 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are down 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Melton District?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 55% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Melton District?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Melton District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Melton District?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent in Melton District. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £795 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,900 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Melton District?

Of the areas around Melton District, Newark and Sherwood District is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £925 a month, followed by South Kesteven District (£975 a month) and Charnwood (£1,095 a month). Melton District itself is £1,075 a month.

Are rental homes in Melton District furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes in Melton District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Melton District?

There are 24 primary and 3 secondary schools in Melton District. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Melton District?

Stations in Melton District include Melton Mowbray and Bottesford.