Dunstable, Bidwell, Chalgrave, Fancott, Harlington, Houghton Regis, Thorn, Toddington

There are 35 results. Rental prices in LU5 range from £920 pcm to £2.3k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in LU5, Dunstable, Bidwell, Chalgrave, Fancott

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Rental market in LU5

Average rent £1,433 pcm typical £1,375 pcm
Most rents £905 – £2,380 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 35 14 more let agreed
New to rent 36 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −3.3% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.9–7.0% houses 5.9%, flats 7.0%

What's to rent

32 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 40.6% 13 · £1.1k
Semi-detached houses 25.0% 8 · £1.7k
Terraced houses 15.6% 5 · £1.5k
Other homes 12.5% 4 · £1.7k
Detached houses 6.3% 2 · £2.1k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 9.4% 3 · £1.1k
1 bedroom 21.9% 7 · £1k
2 bedrooms 34.4% 11 · £1.4k
3 bedrooms 12.5% 4 · £1.7k
4 bedrooms 21.9% 7 · £2.2k

Rent bands

32 homes
Under £1,000 pcm 9.4% 3
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 25.0% 8
£1,200 – £1,500 pcm 25.0% 8
£1,500 – £1,800 pcm 15.6% 5
£1,800 pcm and over 25.0% 8

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent47%41%
Typical rent£1,650 pcm£1,050 pcm
Average bedrooms2.91.3
Typical time to let2 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.9%7.0%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.2% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in LU5 2024 Q4: £1,413 pcm (162 new listings) £1,413 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,463 pcm (190 new listings) £1,463 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,498 pcm (180 new listings) £1,498 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,595 pcm (168 new listings) £1,595 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,438 pcm (134 new listings) £1,438 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,550 pcm (174 new listings) £1,550 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,400 pcm (177 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,500 pcm (187 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around LU5

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. LU1 £1,100 pcm
  2. LU6 £1,200 pcm
  3. LU4 £1,225 pcm
  4. LU7 £1,250 pcm
  5. LU2 £1,300 pcm
  6. MK45 £1,323 pcm
  7. LU5 £1,375 pcm
  8. LU3 £1,400 pcm

Getting to know LU5

stations in LU5

Schools in LU5

12 primary · 5 secondary · 69% rated good or outstanding
  • Harlington Upper School secondary · Good
  • Hadrian Academy primary · Good
  • Toddington St George Church of England School primary · Good
  • Houghton Regis Primary School primary · Good
  • Tithe Farm Primary School primary · Good
  • Thornhill Primary School primary · Good

Based on 32 homes to rent on Houses now, 672 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 LU5

What is the average rent in LU5?

The average rent for a home in LU5 is £1,435 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,375 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 LU5?

A typical 2-bedroom home in LU5 rents for £1,350 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,725 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £375 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,000 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,200 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in LU5?

Most rents in LU5 are between £905 and £2,380 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in LU5?

There are 35 homes to rent in LU5 on Houses right now, plus 14 already let agreed. 36 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in LU5?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in LU5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,450 a month, 3.3% lower than the year before (£1,500 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in LU5?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 69% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in LU5?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in LU5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in LU5?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in LU5. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,725 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near LU5?

Of the areas around LU5, LU1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by LU6 (£1,200 a month) and LU4 (£1,225 a month). LU5 itself is £1,375 a month.

Are rental homes in LU5 furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in LU5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in LU5?

There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in LU5. 69% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near LU5?

Stations in LU5 include Harlington.