Houses to rent in Shropshire

Frequently asked questions about renting in Shropshire

What is the average rent in Shropshire?

The average rent for a home in Shropshire is £1,160 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 94 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Shropshire rents for £895 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £305 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £715 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,550 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Shropshire?

Most rents in Shropshire are between £600 and £3,035 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £780 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Shropshire?

There are 88 homes to rent in Shropshire on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 97 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Shropshire?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in Shropshire over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 2.3% higher than the year before (£875 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 10%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Shropshire?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Shropshire?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 4.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Shropshire over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Shropshire?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent in Shropshire. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £785 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,825 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Shropshire?

Of the areas around Shropshire, Powys is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £800 a month, followed by Wrexham Principal Area (£875 a month) and Flintshire (£995 a month). Shropshire itself is £975 a month.

Are rental homes in Shropshire furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Shropshire that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Shropshire?

There are 117 primary and 18 secondary schools in Shropshire. 84% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 11 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Shropshire?

Stations in Shropshire include Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Yorton and Craven Arms.