Houses to rent in Rotherham, South Yorkshire
There are 57 results for Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rental prices in Rotherham range from £500 pcm to £1.3k pcm with an average price of £823 pcm.
Properties to rent in Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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Rental market in Rotherham
What's to rent
46 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
46 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 46% | 50% |
| Typical rent | £875 pcm | £695 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.7% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Rotherham
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Rotherham
stations in RotherhamSchools in Rotherham
22 primary · 4 secondary · 71% rated good or outstanding- Herringthorpe Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Sitwell Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Coleridge Primary primary · Outstanding
- Wingfield Academy secondary · Good
- Badsley Primary School primary · Good
- Redscope Primary School primary · Good
Based on 46 homes to rent on Houses now, 626 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 Rotherham
What is the average rent in Rotherham?
The average rent for a home in Rotherham is £840 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £810 a month. This is based on the 46 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Rotherham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Rotherham rents for £845 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,095 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £250 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £650 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Rotherham?
Most rents in Rotherham are between £500 and £1,250 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £650 a month, and one in five £1,100 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Rotherham?
There are 57 homes to rent in Rotherham on Houses right now, plus 11 already let agreed. 42 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Rotherham?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Rotherham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £780 a month, 3.7% higher than the year before (£750 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 9%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Rotherham?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 56% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Rotherham?
About 9.3% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Rotherham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Rotherham?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Rotherham. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £695 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £875 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Rotherham?
Of the areas around Rotherham, Clifton is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £650 a month, followed by Masbrough (£700 a month). Rotherham itself is £810 a month.
Are rental homes in Rotherham furnished?
About 3 in 10 rental homes in Rotherham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Rotherham?
There are 22 primary and 4 secondary schools in Rotherham. 71% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Rotherham?
Stations in Rotherham include Rotherham Central.