Houses to rent in Alum Rock, West Midlands

There are 62 results for Alum Rock, West Midlands. Rental prices in Alum Rock range from £595 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £758 pcm.


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Rental market in Alum Rock

Average rent £803 pcm typical £650 pcm
Most rents £593 – £1,900 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 14 1 more let agreed
New to rent 7 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 5 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +25.8% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.3% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

11 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 72.7% 8 · £638
Terraced houses 27.3% 3 · £1.8k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 72.7% 8 · £638
2 bedrooms 9.1% 1 · £1k
5+ bedrooms 18.2% 2 · £1.9k

Rent bands

11 homes
Under £600 pcm 9.1% 1
£600 – £650 pcm 27.3% 3
£650 – £1,000 pcm 36.4% 4
£1,000 pcm and over 27.3% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +13.4% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Alum Rock 2024 Q4: £1,025 pcm (18 new listings) £1,025 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £681 pcm (22 new listings) £681 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £773 pcm (20 new listings) £773 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £800 pcm (27 new listings) £800 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £700 pcm (16 new listings) £700 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £873 pcm (16 new listings) £873 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,075 pcm (26 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,163 pcm (10 new listings) £1,163 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Alum Rock

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Saltley £650 pcm
  2. Alum Rock £650 pcm
  3. Nechells £1,350 pcm

Getting to know Alum Rock

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Schools in Alum Rock

7 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Parkfield Community School primary · Outstanding
  • Shaw Hill Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Nansen Primary School primary · Good
  • Highfield Junior and Infant School primary · Good
  • Rockwood Academy secondary · Good
  • Adderley Primary School primary · Good

Based on 11 homes to rent on Houses now, 79 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 Jun 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Alum Rock

What is the average rent in Alum Rock?

The average rent for a home in Alum Rock is £805 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £650 a month. This is based on the 11 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Alum Rock?

Most rents in Alum Rock are between £595 and £1,900 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £600 a month, and one in five £1,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Alum Rock?

There are 14 homes to rent in Alum Rock on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. 7 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Alum Rock?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Alum Rock over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,000 a month, 26% higher than the year before (£795 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Alum Rock?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 44% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 7 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Alum Rock?

Around 4.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £650 a month with a typical sold price of £183,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Alum Rock?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Alum Rock. Terraced houses come next.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Alum Rock?

Of the areas around Alum Rock, Saltley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £650 a month, followed by Nechells (£1,350 a month). Alum Rock itself is £650 a month.

Are rental homes in Alum Rock furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes in Alum Rock that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Alum Rock?

There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in Alum Rock. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Alum Rock?

Stations in Alum Rock include Adderley Park.