Properties to rent in SL1

Frequently asked questions about renting in SL1

What is the average rent in SL1?

The average rent for a home in SL1 is £1,730 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,550 a month. This is based on the 338 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SL1?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SL1 rents for £1,735 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,175 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £440 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,265 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,350 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in SL1?

Most rents in SL1 are between £1,025 and £6,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £1,900 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in SL1?

There are 314 homes to rent in SL1 on Houses right now, plus 40 already let agreed. 381 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in SL1?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in SL1 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,500 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£1,450 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in SL1?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in SL1?

About 8.3% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SL1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in SL1?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in SL1. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,500 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,300 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near SL1?

Of the areas around SL1, SL2 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,500 a month, followed by SL3 (£1,800 a month) and SL6 (£1,850 a month). SL1 itself is £1,550 a month.

Are rental homes in SL1 furnished?

About 6 in 10 rental homes in SL1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in SL1?

There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in SL1. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near SL1?

Stations in SL1 include Burnham and Slough.