Houses to rent in Staffordshire

Frequently asked questions about renting in Staffordshire

What is the average rent in Staffordshire?

The average rent for a home in Staffordshire is £1,090 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £950 a month. This is based on the 671 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Staffordshire rents for £895 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,165 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £270 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,650 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Staffordshire?

Most rents in Staffordshire are between £595 and £4,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Staffordshire?

There are 660 homes to rent in Staffordshire on Houses right now, plus 246 already let agreed. 547 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Staffordshire?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Staffordshire over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £925 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£895 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Staffordshire?

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 Staffordshire?

About 7.4% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Staffordshire over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Staffordshire?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Staffordshire. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £775 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,650 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Staffordshire?

Of the areas around Staffordshire, Derbyshire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £870 a month, followed by Worcestershire (£1,100 a month) and Cheshire East (£1,150 a month). Staffordshire itself is £950 a month.

Are rental homes in Staffordshire furnished?

About 3 in 10 rental homes in Staffordshire that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Staffordshire?

There are 253 primary and 60 secondary schools in Staffordshire. 87% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 25 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Staffordshire?

Stations in Staffordshire include Stafford, Blythe Bridge, Rugeley Trent Valley and Stone.