Houses to rent in North East

There are 4,075 results for North East. Rental prices in North East range from £525 pcm to £6.8k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Properties to rent in North East

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Rental market in North East

Average rent £1,535 pcm typical £975 pcm
Most rents £525 – £6,829 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 4,075 1,073 more let agreed
New to rent 3,838 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +5.6% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 6.1–11.1% houses 6.1%, flats 11.1%

What's to rent

4,021 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 52.8% 2,125 · £1k
Terraced houses 26.4% 1,062 · £850
Other homes 8.5% 342 · £1.2k
Semi-detached houses 7.6% 305 · £900
Detached houses 3.4% 135 · £1.6k
Bungalows 1.3% 52 · £825

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.0% 160 · £778
1 bedroom 13.1% 528 · £699
2 bedrooms 31.8% 1,280 · £795
3 bedrooms 26.3% 1,056 · £1k
4 bedrooms 8.5% 341 · £1.9k
5+ bedrooms 16.3% 656 · £3.8k

Rent bands

4,021 homes
Under £680 pcm 20.8% 835
£680 – £850 pcm 16.7% 671
£850 – £1,200 pcm 21.2% 851
£1,200 – £2,100 pcm 21.2% 851
£2,100 pcm and over 20.2% 813

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent39%53%
Typical rent£895 pcm£1,000 pcm
Average bedrooms3.42.6
Typical time to let3 weeks5 weeks
Gross rental yield6.1%11.1%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −8.3% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in North East 2024 Q4: £900 pcm (10,770 new listings) £900 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £795 pcm (8,983 new listings) £795 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £795 pcm (9,172 new listings) £795 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £800 pcm (9,639 new listings) £800 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £900 pcm (11,683 new listings) £900 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £823 pcm (10,334 new listings) £823 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £825 pcm (10,431 new listings) £825 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £825 pcm (8,428 new listings) £825 pcm 2026 Q3

Schools in North East

797 primary · 147 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School secondary · Outstanding
  • Whitley Bay High School secondary · Outstanding
  • Cardinal Hume Catholic School secondary · Outstanding
  • The King Edward VI Academy secondary · Outstanding
  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School secondary · Outstanding
  • St Mary's Catholic School secondary · Outstanding

Based on 4,021 homes to rent on Houses now, 41,167 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in North East

What is the average rent in North East?

The average rent for a home in North East is £1,535 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £975 a month. This is based on the 4,021 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in North East rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £205 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,905 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in North East?

Most rents in North East are between £525 and £6,830 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £680 a month, and one in five £2,100 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in North East?

There are 4,075 homes to rent in North East on Houses right now, plus 1,073 already let agreed. 3,838 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in North East?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in North East over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £845 a month, 5.6% higher than the year before (£800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 2% and 4-bedroom homes are down 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in North East?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 52% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in North East?

About 11.1% gross for flats and 6.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in North East over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in North East?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in North East. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Bungalows are the cheapest, at about £825 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,625 a month.

Are rental homes in North East furnished?

About three quarters of rental homes in North East that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in North East?

There are 797 primary and 147 secondary schools in North East. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 155 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near North East?

Stations in North East include Prudhoe, Stocksfield, Riding Mill and Wylam.