Houses to rent in St. James's, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in St. James's

What is the average rent in St. James's?

The average rent for a home in St. James's is £6,390 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £5,500 a month. This is based on the 35 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in St. James's?

A typical 2-bedroom home in St. James's rents for £6,500 a month and a 3-bedroom home £5,415 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £4,310 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in St. James's?

Most rents in St. James's are between £3,000 and £20,910 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £3,500 a month, and one in five £9,300 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in St. James's?

There are 35 homes to rent in St. James's on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. 88 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in St. James's?

Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in St. James's over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £4,200 a month, 2.6% lower than the year before (£4,310 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are down 6% and 3-bedroom homes are down 10%.

How quickly do rental homes let in St. James's?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 53% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 10 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in St. James's?

Around 7.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £5,500 a month with a typical sold price of £900,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in St. James's?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in St. James's. Terraced houses come next.

Where is it cheaper to rent near St. James's?

Of the areas around St. James's, Carnaby is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £3,575 a month, followed by Westminster (£4,685 a month) and West End (£7,410 a month). St. James's itself is £5,500 a month.

Are rental homes in St. James's furnished?

Almost all rental homes in St. James's that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in St. James's?

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

Which train stations are in or near St. James's?

Stations in St. James's include Piccadilly Circus, St. James's Park, Westminster and Leicester Square.