Houses to rent in Suffolk

Frequently asked questions about renting in Suffolk

What is the average rent in Suffolk?

The average rent for a home in Suffolk is £1,365 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 905 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Suffolk rents for £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,375 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £275 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £860 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,800 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Suffolk?

Most rents in Suffolk are between £730 and £4,370 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £920 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Suffolk?

There are 939 homes to rent in Suffolk on Houses right now, plus 612 already let agreed. 963 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Suffolk?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Suffolk over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,195 a month, 3.9% higher than the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 10% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Suffolk?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Suffolk?

About 7.7% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Suffolk over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Suffolk?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Suffolk. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £950 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,730 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Suffolk?

Of the areas around Suffolk, Norfolk is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,195 a month, followed by Medway (£1,300 a month) and Cambridgeshire (£1,425 a month). Suffolk itself is £1,250 a month.

Are rental homes in Suffolk furnished?

About a third of rental homes in Suffolk that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Suffolk?

There are 220 primary and 44 secondary schools in Suffolk. 87% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 22 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Suffolk?

Stations in Suffolk include Stowmarket, Needham Market, Elmswell and Westerfield.