Houses to rent in South, LU1, Luton

There are 40 results for South, LU1, Luton. Rental prices in South, LU1 range from £625 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.


Properties to rent in South, LU1, Luton

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Rental market in South

Average rent £1,091 pcm typical £1,025 pcm
Most rents £625 – £1,910 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 40 15 more let agreed
New to rent 27 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.8–6.3% houses 6.3%, flats 5.8%

What's to rent

40 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 67.5% 27 · £770
Terraced houses 27.5% 11 · £1.5k
Detached houses 2.5% 1 · £2.1k
Other homes 2.5% 1 · £2.1k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 35.0% 14 · £650
1 bedroom 17.5% 7 · £1k
2 bedrooms 22.5% 9 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 12.5% 5 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 12.5% 5 · £1.9k

Rent bands

40 homes
Under £650 pcm 10.0% 4
£650 – £1,000 pcm 32.5% 13
£1,000 – £1,300 pcm 17.5% 7
£1,300 – £1,500 pcm 20.0% 8
£1,500 pcm and over 20.0% 8

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent30%68%
Typical rent£1,475 pcm£770 pcm
Average bedrooms3.01.5
Typical time to let4 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield6.3%5.8%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +15.1% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in South 2024 Q4: £1,075 pcm (110 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,250 pcm (162 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,000 pcm (125 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,250 pcm (151 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,250 pcm (135 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,250 pcm (128 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,075 pcm (133 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,238 pcm (124 new listings) £1,238 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around South

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Tin Town £800 pcm
  2. South £1,025 pcm
  3. High Town £1,225 pcm
  4. Bury Park £1,250 pcm
  5. Farley Hill £1,350 pcm

Getting to know South

stations in South

Schools in South

3 primary · 0 secondary · 67% rated good or outstanding
  • Surrey Street Primary School primary · Good
  • The Linden Academy primary · Requires improvement
  • Tennyson Road Primary School primary · Not yet rated

Based on 40 homes to rent on Houses now, 535 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 South

What is the average rent in South?

The average rent for a home in South is £1,090 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,025 a month. This is based on the 40 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in South rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,450 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,000 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,900 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in South?

Most rents in South are between £625 and £1,910 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £650 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in South?

There are 40 homes to rent in South on Houses right now, plus 15 already let agreed. 27 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in South?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in South over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 9%.

How quickly do rental homes let in South?

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 South?

About 6.3% gross for houses and 5.8% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in South over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in South?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in South. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £770 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,450 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near South?

Of the areas around South, Tin Town is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £800 a month, followed by High Town (£1,225 a month) and Bury Park (£1,250 a month). South itself is £1,025 a month.

Are rental homes in South furnished?

About half of rental homes in South that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in South?

There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in South. 67% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near South?

Stations in South include Luton Airport Parkway.