Houses to rent in Wiltshire

Frequently asked questions about renting in Wiltshire

What is the average rent in Wiltshire?

The average rent for a home in Wiltshire is £1,500 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,300 a month. This is based on the 336 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Wiltshire rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,400 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £250 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £875 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,995 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Wiltshire?

Most rents in Wiltshire are between £790 and £6,330 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Wiltshire?

There are 350 homes to rent in Wiltshire on Houses right now, plus 270 already let agreed. 421 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Wiltshire?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Wiltshire over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 4.3% higher than the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Wiltshire?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 68% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Wiltshire?

About 7.5% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Wiltshire over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Wiltshire?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Wiltshire. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £995 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,850 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Wiltshire?

Of the areas around Wiltshire, Gloucestershire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,350 a month, followed by Bath and North East Somerset (£1,600 a month) and South Gloucestershire (£1,600 a month). Wiltshire itself is £1,300 a month.

Are rental homes in Wiltshire furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in Wiltshire that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Wiltshire?

There are 181 primary and 30 secondary schools in Wiltshire. 80% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 15 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Wiltshire?

Stations in Wiltshire include Pewsey, Melksham, Chippenham and Warminster.