Properties to rent in LU4

Frequently asked questions about renting in LU4

What is the average rent in LU4?

The average rent for a home in LU4 is £1,375 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,225 a month. This is based on the 78 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in LU4?

A typical 2-bedroom home in LU4 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £975 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,815 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in LU4?

Most rents in LU4 are between £695 and £2,600 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in LU4?

There are 78 homes to rent in LU4 on Houses right now, plus 22 already let agreed. 63 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in LU4?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in LU4 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,400 a month, 7.7% higher than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in LU4?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in LU4?

About 8.6% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in LU4 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in LU4?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in LU4. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £950 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,600 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near LU4?

Of the areas around LU4, LU1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by LU6 (£1,200 a month) and LU7 (£1,295 a month). LU4 itself is £1,225 a month.

Are rental homes in LU4 furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes in LU4 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in LU4?

There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in LU4. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near LU4?

Stations in LU4 include Leagrave.