Houses to rent in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Frequently asked questions about renting in Manchester

What is the average rent in Manchester?

The average rent for a home in Manchester is £1,870 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,500 a month. This is based on the 2,092 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Manchester rents for £1,450 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,560 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £110 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,155 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Manchester?

Most rents in Manchester are between £805 and £7,010 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £2,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Manchester?

There are 2,631 homes to rent in Manchester on Houses right now, plus 600 already let agreed. 2,738 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Manchester?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Manchester over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,480 a month, 5.7% higher than the year before (£1,400 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Manchester?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 68% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 9 days against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Manchester?

About 8.0% gross for houses and 8.0% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Manchester over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Manchester?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Manchester. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,400 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,080 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Manchester?

Of the areas around Manchester, Broughton Park is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,015 a month, followed by Cornbrook (£1,200 a month) and Cheetham / Cheetham Hill (£1,550 a month). Manchester itself is £1,500 a month.

Are rental homes in Manchester furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes in Manchester that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Manchester?

There are 112 primary and 22 secondary schools in Manchester. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 31 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Manchester?

Stations in Manchester include Ardwick, Manchester Piccadilly, Ashburys and Manchester Oxford Road.