Houses to rent in Riddlesdown, Purley

There are 68 results for Riddlesdown, Purley. Rental prices in Riddlesdown range from £1.1k pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.7k pcm.


Properties to rent in Riddlesdown, Purley

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Properties to rent near Riddlesdown

Rental market in Riddlesdown

Average rent £1,670 pcm typical £1,750 pcm
Most rents £1,150 – £2,100 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 20 3 more let agreed
New to rent 23 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 14 days last 12 months
Rents, year on year −2.8% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.2% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

21 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 90.5% 19 · £1.7k
Semi-detached houses 9.5% 2 · £2.2k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 9.5% 2 · £1k
1 bedroom 28.6% 6 · £1.4k
2 bedrooms 52.4% 11 · £1.9k
3 bedrooms 9.5% 2 · £2.2k

Rent bands

21 homes
Under £1,400 pcm 19.0% 4
£1,400 – £1,600 pcm 19.0% 4
£1,600 – £1,800 pcm 19.0% 4
£1,800 – £2,000 pcm 28.6% 6
£2,000 pcm and over 14.3% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −5.4% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Riddlesdown 2024 Q4: £1,850 pcm (66 new listings) £1,850 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,740 pcm (98 new listings) £1,740 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,800 pcm (96 new listings) £1,800 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,850 pcm (95 new listings) £1,850 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,700 pcm (49 new listings) £1,700 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,600 pcm (53 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,750 pcm (68 new listings) £1,750 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,750 pcm (162 new listings) £1,750 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Riddlesdown

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. South Croydon £1,688 pcm
  2. Riddlesdown £1,750 pcm
  3. Purley £1,900 pcm
  4. Kenley £2,250 pcm

Schools in Riddlesdown

1 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Riddlesdown Collegiate secondary · Outstanding
  • Harris Academy Purley secondary · Good
  • Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) primary · Good

Based on 21 homes to rent on Houses now, 346 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 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Riddlesdown

What is the average rent in Riddlesdown?

The average rent for a home in Riddlesdown is £1,670 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,750 a month. This is based on the 21 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Riddlesdown?

Most rents in Riddlesdown are between £1,150 and £2,100 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,400 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Riddlesdown?

There are 20 homes to rent in Riddlesdown on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. 23 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Riddlesdown?

Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in Riddlesdown over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,750 a month, 2.8% lower than the year before (£1,800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Riddlesdown?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 14 days. About 62% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in 11 days against 14 days for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Riddlesdown?

Around 4.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,750 a month with a typical sold price of £500,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Riddlesdown?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Riddlesdown. Semi-detached houses come next.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Riddlesdown?

Of the areas around Riddlesdown, South Croydon is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,690 a month, followed by Purley (£1,900 a month) and Kenley (£2,250 a month). Riddlesdown itself is £1,750 a month.

Are rental homes in Riddlesdown furnished?

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

What are the schools like in Riddlesdown?

There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in Riddlesdown. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Riddlesdown?

Stations in Riddlesdown include Riddlesdown, Purley Oaks and Sanderstead.