Houses to rent in Wakefield District, West Yorkshire
There are 230 results for Wakefield District, West Yorkshire. Rental prices in Wakefield District range from £550 pcm to £2.9k pcm with an average price of £911 pcm.
Properties to rent in Wakefield District, West Yorkshire
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Rental market in Wakefield District
What's to rent
225 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
225 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 50% | 44% |
| Typical rent | £950 pcm | £745 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.4% | 8.5% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.0% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Wakefield District
typical rent, cheapest first- Borough of Barnsley £775 pcm
- Wakefield District £830 pcm
- Rotherham District £845 pcm
- Sheffield District £944 pcm
- Leeds District £1,300 pcm
Getting to know Wakefield District
stations in Wakefield District- Homes to rent near Streethouse station
- Homes to rent near Normanton station
- Homes to rent near Fitzwilliam station
- Homes to rent near Featherstone station
- Homes to rent near Sandal And Agbrigg station
- Homes to rent near Wakefield Kirkgate station
- Homes to rent near Glasshoughton station
- Homes to rent near Castleford station
Schools in Wakefield District
106 primary · 16 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding- Outwood Grange Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Castleford Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Cathedral Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School primary · Outstanding
- De Lacy Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate primary · Outstanding
Based on 225 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,395 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 Wakefield District
What is the average rent in Wakefield District?
The average rent for a home in Wakefield District is £925 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £830 a month. This is based on the 225 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Wakefield District?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Wakefield District rents for £825 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,065 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £240 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £695 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,400 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Wakefield District?
Most rents in Wakefield District are between £530 and £2,905 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £700 a month, and one in five £1,100 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Wakefield District?
There are 230 homes to rent in Wakefield District on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. 181 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Wakefield District?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Wakefield District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £850 a month, 3% higher than the year before (£825 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Wakefield District?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Wakefield District?
About 8.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Wakefield District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Wakefield District?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Wakefield District. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £745 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,695 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Wakefield District?
Of the areas around Wakefield District, Borough of Barnsley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £775 a month, followed by Rotherham District (£845 a month) and Sheffield District (£945 a month). Wakefield District itself is £830 a month.
Are rental homes in Wakefield District furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Wakefield District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Wakefield District?
There are 106 primary and 16 secondary schools in Wakefield District. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 17 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Wakefield District?
Stations in Wakefield District include Streethouse, Normanton, Fitzwilliam and Featherstone.