Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor

There are 37 results. Rental prices in BL2 range from £540 pcm to £1.5k pcm with an average price of £963 pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in BL2, Bolton, Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw

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Rental market in BL2

Average rent £981 pcm typical £920 pcm
Most rents £678 – £1,535 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 37 9 more let agreed
New to rent 33 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.3–7.0% houses 5.3%, flats 7.0%

What's to rent

34 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 38.2% 13 · £875
Flats and apartments 23.5% 8 · £848
Semi-detached houses 20.6% 7 · £1.2k
Other homes 11.8% 4 · £1.3k
Bungalows 2.9% 1 · £1.1k
Detached houses 2.9% 1 · £1.6k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 11.8% 4 · £835
2 bedrooms 41.2% 14 · £863
3 bedrooms 35.3% 12 · £998
4 bedrooms 8.8% 3 · £1.5k
5+ bedrooms 2.9% 1 · £1.6k

Rent bands

34 homes
Under £850 pcm 17.6% 6
£850 – £900 pcm 23.5% 8
£900 – £1,000 pcm 20.6% 7
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 20.6% 7
£1,200 pcm and over 17.6% 6

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent65%24%
Typical rent£925 pcm£848 pcm
Average bedrooms2.71.5
Typical time to let4 weeks12 days
Gross rental yield5.3%7.0%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +11.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in BL2 2024 Q4: £850 pcm (132 new listings) £850 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £895 pcm (160 new listings) £895 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £950 pcm (175 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £930 pcm (102 new listings) £930 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £930 pcm (157 new listings) £930 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £950 pcm (177 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £875 pcm (128 new listings) £875 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (159 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around BL2

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. BL1 £875 pcm
  2. BL4 £895 pcm
  3. BL2 £920 pcm
  4. M26 £949 pcm
  5. BL7 £950 pcm
  6. BL3 £963 pcm

Schools in BL2

13 primary · 1 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding
  • Moorgate Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Columba's RC Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Red Lane Primary School primary · Good
  • Leverhulme Community Primary School primary · Good
  • SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School primary · Good
  • Hardy Mill Primary School primary · Good

Based on 34 homes to rent on Houses now, 626 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in BL2

What is the average rent in BL2?

The average rent for a home in BL2 is £980 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £920 a month. This is based on the 34 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in BL2?

A typical 2-bedroom home in BL2 rents for £865 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £135 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £835 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in BL2?

Most rents in BL2 are between £680 and £1,535 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in BL2?

There are 37 homes to rent in BL2 on Houses right now, plus 9 already let agreed. 33 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in BL2?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in BL2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £930 a month, about the same as the year before (£930 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 11%.

How quickly do rental homes let in BL2?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 12 days against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in BL2?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BL2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in BL2?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in BL2. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £850 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,150 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near BL2?

Of the areas around BL2, BL1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £875 a month, followed by BL4 (£895 a month) and M26 (£950 a month). BL2 itself is £920 a month.

Are rental homes in BL2 furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes in BL2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in BL2?

There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in BL2. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near BL2?

Stations in BL2 include Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton.