Properties to rent in BL6
Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington
There are 35 results. Rental prices in BL6 range from £650 pcm to £1.6k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in BL6, Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock
2 Bedrooms
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Rental market in BL6
What's to rent
37 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
37 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 78% | 19% |
| Typical rent | £995 pcm | £650 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 6.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −0.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around BL6
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know BL6
stations in BL6Schools in BL6
8 primary · 2 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding- Blackrod Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Rivington and Blackrod High School secondary · Good
- Horwich Parish CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Chorley New Road Primary School primary · Good
- Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School primary · Good
- Claypool Primary School primary · Good
Based on 37 homes to rent on Houses now, 463 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 BL6
What is the average rent in BL6?
The average rent for a home in BL6 is £985 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £900 a month. This is based on the 37 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in BL6?
A typical 2-bedroom home in BL6 rents for £885 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £315 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £625 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,600 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in BL6?
Most rents in BL6 are between £595 and £1,560 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 BL6?
There are 35 homes to rent in BL6 on Houses right now, plus 25 already let agreed. 37 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in BL6?
Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in BL6 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, 2.7% higher than the year before (£925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 14%.
How quickly do rental homes let in BL6?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 58% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in BL6?
About 6.0% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BL6 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in BL6?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in BL6. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £650 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,250 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near BL6?
Of the areas around BL6, M46 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £825 a month, followed by BL1 (£875 a month) and WN2 (£875 a month). BL6 itself is £900 a month.
Are rental homes in BL6 furnished?
Only a few rental homes in BL6 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in BL6?
There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in BL6. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near BL6?
Stations in BL6 include Horwich Parkway, Blackrod and Lostock.