Luton, Chiltern Green, Cockernhoe, East Hyde, Lawrence End, Lilley, New Mill End, Peters Green, Tea Green, The Hyde

There are 176 results. Rental prices in LU2 range from £732 pcm to £2.5k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in LU2, Luton, Chiltern Green, Cockernhoe, East Hyde

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Rental market in LU2

Average rent £1,389 pcm typical £1,300 pcm
Most rents £745 – £2,537 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 176 50 more let agreed
New to rent 123 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.7–7.6% houses 5.7%, flats 7.6%

What's to rent

172 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 57.6% 99 · £1.1k
Terraced houses 15.1% 26 · £1.6k
Detached houses 12.2% 21 · £1.7k
Semi-detached houses 11.0% 19 · £1.7k
Other homes 2.3% 4 · £2.1k
Bungalows 1.7% 3 · £2.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 6.4% 11 · £745
1 bedroom 29.1% 50 · £993
2 bedrooms 32.0% 55 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 20.3% 35 · £1.7k
4 bedrooms 8.7% 15 · £2k
5+ bedrooms 3.5% 6 · £2.3k

Rent bands

172 homes
Under £990 pcm 19.8% 34
£990 – £1,200 pcm 17.4% 30
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 19.2% 33
£1,400 – £1,700 pcm 25.0% 43
£1,700 pcm and over 18.6% 32

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent40%58%
Typical rent£1,650 pcm£1,100 pcm
Average bedrooms3.01.5
Typical time to let3 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.7%7.6%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in LU2 2024 Q4: £1,300 pcm (454 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,250 pcm (477 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,250 pcm (497 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,250 pcm (474 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,250 pcm (440 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,250 pcm (434 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,200 pcm (520 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,300 pcm (511 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around LU2

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. LU1 £1,100 pcm
  2. LU6 £1,188 pcm
  3. LU4 £1,250 pcm
  4. LU2 £1,300 pcm
  5. LU3 £1,400 pcm
  6. SG4 £1,450 pcm
  7. LU5 £1,473 pcm
  8. AL5 £2,850 pcm

Schools in LU2

12 primary · 4 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding
  • Crawley Green Infant School primary · Outstanding
  • Someries Infant School primary · Outstanding
  • Ashcroft High School secondary · Good
  • St Matthew's Primary School primary · Good
  • Bushmead Primary School primary · Good
  • Putteridge High School secondary · Good

Based on 172 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,904 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 LU2

What is the average rent in LU2?

The average rent for a home in LU2 is £1,390 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,300 a month. This is based on the 172 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in LU2?

A typical 2-bedroom home in LU2 rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,650 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £995 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in LU2?

Most rents in LU2 are between £745 and £2,535 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £990 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in LU2?

There are 176 homes to rent in LU2 on Houses right now, plus 50 already let agreed. 123 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in LU2?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in LU2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in LU2?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 57% 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 LU2?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 5.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in LU2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in LU2?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in LU2. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,695 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near LU2?

Of the areas around LU2, LU1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by LU6 (£1,190 a month) and LU4 (£1,250 a month). LU2 itself is £1,300 a month.

Are rental homes in LU2 furnished?

About a third of rental homes in LU2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in LU2?

There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in LU2. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near LU2?

Stations in LU2 include Luton Airport Parkway and Luton.