Houses to rent in Southport, Merseyside
There are 108 results for Southport, Merseyside. Rental prices in Southport range from £597 pcm to £5.4k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Southport, Merseyside
5 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Southport
What's to rent
102 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
102 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 21% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £1,300 pcm | £775 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 6 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 6.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Getting to know Southport
stations in SouthportSchools in Southport
19 primary · 4 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Greenbank High School secondary · Good
- Meols Cop High School secondary · Good
- Churchtown Primary School primary · Good
- Birkdale High School secondary · Good
Based on 102 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,610 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 Southport
What is the average rent in Southport?
The average rent for a home in Southport is £1,010 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £875 a month. This is based on the 102 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Southport?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Southport rents for £900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,225 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £675 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Southport?
Most rents in Southport are between £550 and £5,590 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 Southport?
There are 108 homes to rent in Southport on Houses right now, plus 52 already let agreed. 97 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Southport?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Southport over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £995 a month, 14% higher than the year before (£875 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Southport?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 49% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 6 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Southport?
About 6.9% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Southport over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Southport?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Southport. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £775 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,190 a month.
Are rental homes in Southport furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in Southport that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Southport?
There are 19 primary and 4 secondary schools in Southport. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Southport?
Stations in Southport include Southport, Birkdale, Meols Cop and Hillside.