Houses to rent in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
There are 399 results for Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Rental prices in Sunderland range from £500 pcm to £2.3k pcm with an average price of £771 pcm.
Properties to rent in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Rental market in Sunderland
What's to rent
398 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
398 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 22% | 67% |
| Typical rent | £795 pcm | £675 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 11.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.9% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Sunderland
stations in SunderlandSchools in Sunderland
45 primary · 10 secondary · 98% rated good or outstanding- Bexhill Academy primary · Outstanding
- Fulwell Infant School Academy primary · Outstanding
- Fulwell Junior School primary · Outstanding
- St Paul's CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Grange Park Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 398 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,415 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Sunderland
What is the average rent in Sunderland?
The average rent for a home in Sunderland is £765 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £700 a month. This is based on the 398 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Sunderland?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Sunderland rents for £725 a month and a 3-bedroom home £825 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £635 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,365 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Sunderland?
Most rents in Sunderland are between £500 and £2,315 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £580 a month, and one in five £880 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Sunderland?
There are 399 homes to rent in Sunderland on Houses right now, plus 94 already let agreed. 289 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Sunderland?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Sunderland over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £725 a month, 4.3% higher than the year before (£695 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 7% and 4-bedroom homes are up 21%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Sunderland?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 53% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Sunderland?
About 11.0% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Sunderland over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Sunderland?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Sunderland. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £675 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £800 a month.
Are rental homes in Sunderland furnished?
About three quarters of rental homes in Sunderland that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Sunderland?
There are 45 primary and 10 secondary schools in Sunderland. 98% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 10 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Sunderland?
Stations in Sunderland include Sunderland.