Houses to rent in Birkenhead, Merseyside

Frequently asked questions about renting in Birkenhead

What is the average rent in Birkenhead?

The average rent for a home in Birkenhead is £935 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £850 a month. This is based on the 115 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Birkenhead rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,050 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £255 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £685 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,795 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Birkenhead?

Most rents in Birkenhead are between £600 and £1,985 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £680 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Birkenhead?

There are 101 homes to rent in Birkenhead on Houses right now, plus 46 already let agreed. 103 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Birkenhead?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Birkenhead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £800 a month, 0.6% higher than the year before (£795 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are down 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Birkenhead?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 68% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Birkenhead?

About 7.1% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Birkenhead over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Birkenhead?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Birkenhead. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £750 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,800 a month.

Are rental homes in Birkenhead furnished?

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

What are the schools like in Birkenhead?

There are 29 primary and 7 secondary schools in Birkenhead. 76% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Birkenhead?

Stations in Birkenhead include Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead North, Upton and Conway Park.