Properties to rent in B42
Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead
There are 77 results. Rental prices in B42 range from £793 pcm to £1.4k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in B42, Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Rental market in B42
What's to rent
32 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
32 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 69% | 28% |
| Typical rent | £1,250 pcm | £950 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.6% | 10.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +9.6% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around B42
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know B42
stations in B42Schools in B42
5 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Dorrington Academy primary · Outstanding
- Eden Boys' School, Birmingham secondary · Outstanding
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Calshot Primary School primary · Good
- Beeches Junior School primary · Good
- Beeches Infant School primary · Good
Based on 32 homes to rent on Houses now, 262 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 B42
What is the average rent in B42?
The average rent for a home in B42 is £1,140 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,100 a month. This is based on the 32 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in B42?
A typical 2-bedroom home in B42 rents for £1,025 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £225 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in B42?
Most rents in B42 are between £890 and £1,375 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in B42?
There are 29 homes to rent in B42 on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 16 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in B42?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in B42 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,195 a month, 8.6% higher than the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8% and 2-bedroom homes are up 9%.
How quickly do rental homes let in B42?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in B42?
About 10.9% gross for flats and 6.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in B42 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in B42?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in B42. Flats and apartments come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £950 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,250 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near B42?
Of the areas around B42, B20 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £890 a month, followed by B6 (£900 a month) and B19 (£900 a month). B42 itself is £1,100 a month.
Are rental homes in B42 furnished?
Only a few rental homes in B42 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in B42?
There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in B42. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near B42?
Stations in B42 include Perry Barr and Hamstead.