Houses to rent in Handsworth, South Yorkshire
There are 61 results for Handsworth, South Yorkshire. Rental prices in Handsworth range from £895 pcm to £1.6k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Handsworth, South Yorkshire
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Rental market in Handsworth
What's to rent
12 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
12 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 42% | 58% |
| Typical rent | £1,250 pcm | £1,125 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 6 days |
| Gross rental yield | 6.9% | 10.5% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +18.9% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Handsworth
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Handsworth
nearest stationsSchools in Handsworth
3 primary · 1 secondary · 75% rated good or outstanding- Athelstan Primary School primary · Good
- Ballifield Primary School primary · Good
- St Joseph's Primary School primary · Good
- Handsworth Grange Community Sports College secondary · Requires improvement
Based on 12 homes to rent on Houses now, 241 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 Handsworth
What is the average rent in Handsworth?
The average rent for a home in Handsworth is £1,205 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 12 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Handsworth?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Handsworth rents for £1,185 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £65 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,115 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Handsworth?
Most rents in Handsworth are between £950 and £1,595 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Handsworth?
There are 13 homes to rent in Handsworth on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. 41 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Handsworth?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Handsworth over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,075 a month, 16% higher than the year before (£925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 71%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 15%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Handsworth?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 14 days. About 76% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 6 days against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Handsworth?
About 10.5% gross for flats and 6.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Handsworth over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Handsworth?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Handsworth. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Handsworth?
Of the areas around Handsworth, Darnall is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £850 a month, followed by Woodhouse (£1,075 a month) and Birley (£1,100 a month). Handsworth itself is £1,150 a month.
Are rental homes in Handsworth furnished?
About 6 in 10 rental homes in Handsworth that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Handsworth?
There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Handsworth. 75% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Handsworth?
Handsworth has no station of its own. The nearest are Darnall and Woodhouse.