Houses to rent in Altofts, Wakefield
There are 56 results for Altofts, Wakefield. Rental prices in Altofts range from £600 pcm to £1.3k pcm with an average price of £831 pcm.
Properties to rent in Altofts, Wakefield
2 Bedrooms
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Rental market around Altofts
What's to rent
57 homes within 3 km of Altofts · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 3 km of Altofts · share, count and typical rentRent bands
57 homes within 3 km of AltoftsHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 46% | 47% |
| Typical rent | £985 pcm | £780 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.4% | 8.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 3 km of Altofts · +5.9% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Altofts
typical rent, cheapest first- Normanton £800 pcm
- Altofts £800 pcm
Getting to know Altofts
stations in AltoftsSchools in Altofts
8 primary · 0 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding- Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School primary · Outstanding
- Normanton Common Primary Academy primary · Good
- Normanton Junior Academy primary · Good
- Newlands Primary School primary · Good
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School primary · Good
Based on 57 homes to rent on Houses now, 689 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 Altofts
What is the average rent in Altofts?
There are only 8 homes to rent in Altofts itself, so these figures cover the 57 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Altofts is £900 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £850 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Altofts?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Altofts rents for £800 a month and a 3-bedroom home £995 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £195 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £750 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,250 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Altofts?
Most rents within 3 km of Altofts are between £645 and £1,760 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £720 a month, and one in five £1,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Altofts?
There are 8 homes to rent in Altofts on Houses right now. Within 3 km there are 57, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 53 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Altofts?
Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Altofts over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 5.3% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 11%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Altofts?
Within 3 km of Altofts, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Altofts?
About 8.3% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Altofts over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Altofts?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent within 3 km of Altofts. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £780 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £950 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Altofts?
Of the areas around Altofts, Normanton is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £800 a month. Altofts itself is £800 a month.
Are rental homes in Altofts furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes within 3 km of Altofts that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Altofts?
There are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in Altofts. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Altofts?
Stations in Altofts include Normanton.