Durham

There are 292 results. Rental prices in DH1 range from £585 pcm to £4.8k pcm with an average price of £987 pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in DH1, Durham

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Rental market in DH1

Average rent £1,374 pcm typical £1,040 pcm
Most rents £650 – £4,638 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 292 39 more let agreed
New to rent 125 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 5 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −9.1% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 7.2–12.4% houses 7.2%, flats 12.4%

What's to rent

117 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 34.2% 40 · £1.2k
Other homes 25.6% 30 · £888
Semi-detached houses 16.2% 19 · £1.1k
Terraced houses 12.0% 14 · £1.2k
Detached houses 10.3% 12 · £2.2k
Bungalows 1.7% 2 · £1.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 0.9% 1 · £2k
1 bedroom 10.3% 12 · £874
2 bedrooms 31.6% 37 · £950
3 bedrooms 24.8% 29 · £1.1k
4 bedrooms 13.7% 16 · £2.1k
5+ bedrooms 18.8% 22 · £888

Rent bands

117 homes
Under £820 pcm 17.9% 21
£820 – £890 pcm 21.4% 25
£890 – £1,200 pcm 15.4% 18
£1,200 – £2,000 pcm 25.6% 30
£2,000 pcm and over 19.7% 23

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent40%34%
Typical rent£1,430 pcm£1,150 pcm
Average bedrooms3.42.1
Typical time to let4 weeks5 weeks
Gross rental yield7.2%12.4%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −1.3% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in DH1 2024 Q4: £1,114 pcm (535 new listings) £1,114 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £995 pcm (277 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £950 pcm (318 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,100 pcm (386 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,250 pcm (491 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £900 pcm (246 new listings) £900 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,095 pcm (254 new listings) £1,095 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,100 pcm (237 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around DH1

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. DH4 £695 pcm
  2. DH2 £700 pcm
  3. DH5 £713 pcm
  4. DH7 £750 pcm
  5. DH6 £750 pcm
  6. DH1 £1,040 pcm

Getting to know DH1

stations in DH1

Schools in DH1

16 primary · 5 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School secondary · Outstanding
  • Durham Sixth Form Centre secondary · Outstanding
  • Framwellgate Moor Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham primary · Outstanding
  • Framwellgate School Durham secondary · Good
  • Belmont Community School secondary · Good

Based on 117 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,235 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 DH1

What is the average rent in DH1?

The average rent for a home in DH1 is £1,375 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,040 a month. This is based on the 117 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in DH1?

A typical 2-bedroom home in DH1 rents for £950 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,100 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £875 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,100 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in DH1?

Most rents in DH1 are between £650 and £4,640 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £820 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in DH1?

There are 292 homes to rent in DH1 on Houses right now, plus 39 already let agreed. 125 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in DH1?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in DH1 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,000 a month, 9.1% lower than the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 3%, 2-bedroom homes are down 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in DH1?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 48% 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 DH1?

About 12.4% gross for flats and 7.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in DH1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in DH1?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in DH1. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Semi-detached houses are the cheapest, at about £1,095 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,200 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near DH1?

Of the areas around DH1, DH4 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £695 a month, followed by DH2 (£700 a month) and DH5 (£715 a month). DH1 itself is £1,040 a month.

Are rental homes in DH1 furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes in DH1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in DH1?

There are 16 primary and 5 secondary schools in DH1. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near DH1?

Stations in DH1 include Durham.