Houses to rent in Saint Helens, Merseyside
There are 61 results for Saint Helens, Merseyside. Rental prices in Saint Helens range from £600 pcm to £1.4k pcm with an average price of £812 pcm.
Properties to rent in Saint Helens, Merseyside
2 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Saint Helens
What's to rent
52 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
52 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 67% | 23% |
| Typical rent | £795 pcm | £783 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% | 9.6% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.5% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Saint Helens
stations in Saint HelensSchools in Saint Helens
28 primary · 5 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding- Bleak Hill Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Rivington Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Julie's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Cowley International College secondary · Good
Based on 52 homes to rent on Houses now, 745 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 Saint Helens
What is the average rent in Saint Helens?
The average rent for a home in Saint Helens is £810 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £795 a month. This is based on the 52 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Saint Helens?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Saint Helens rents for £775 a month and a 3-bedroom home £950 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £175 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £680 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Saint Helens?
Most rents in Saint Helens are between £610 and £1,300 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £880 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Saint Helens?
There are 61 homes to rent in Saint Helens on Houses right now. 59 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Saint Helens?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Saint Helens over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £800 a month, 0.6% higher than the year before (£795 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 11%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Saint Helens?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 55% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Saint Helens?
About 9.6% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Saint Helens over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Saint Helens?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Saint Helens. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £775 a month, and flats and apartments the most expensive, at about £785 a month.
Are rental homes in Saint Helens furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Saint Helens that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Saint Helens?
There are 28 primary and 5 secondary schools in Saint Helens. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Saint Helens?
Stations in Saint Helens include St.Helens Central, Lea Green, Thatto Heath and St.Helens Junction.