Houses to rent in Sparkbrook, West Midlands

Frequently asked questions about renting in Sparkbrook

What is the average rent in Sparkbrook?

There are only 6 homes to rent in Sparkbrook itself, so these figures cover the 1,648 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Sparkbrook is £1,235 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Sparkbrook rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,650 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £400 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,170 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Sparkbrook?

Most rents within 3 km of Sparkbrook are between £800 and £3,250 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £940 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Sparkbrook?

There are 6 homes to rent in Sparkbrook on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 1,648, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 2,435 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Sparkbrook?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Sparkbrook over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,260 a month, 4.8% higher than the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 28% and 4-bedroom homes are up 11%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Sparkbrook?

Within 3 km of Sparkbrook, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 7 days. About 80% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 6 days against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Sparkbrook?

About 8.9% gross for flats and 7.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Sparkbrook over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Sparkbrook?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Sparkbrook. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,150 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,750 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Sparkbrook?

Of the areas around Sparkbrook, Sparkhill is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £875 a month, followed by Bordesley (£1,150 a month) and Balsall Heath (£1,225 a month). Sparkbrook itself is £1,025 a month.

Are rental homes in Sparkbrook furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes within 3 km of Sparkbrook that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Sparkbrook?

There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in Sparkbrook. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Sparkbrook?

Stations in Sparkbrook include Small Heath.