Properties to rent in MK42
Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams
There are 50 results. Rental prices in MK42 range from £960 pcm to £3k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in MK42, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston
Rental market in MK42
What's to rent
54 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
54 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 61% | 33% |
| Typical rent | £1,400 pcm | £1,098 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 7.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.0% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around MK42
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know MK42
stations in MK42Schools in MK42
10 primary · 4 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding- Bedford Free School secondary · Outstanding
- Kempston Rural Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Bedford Academy secondary · Good
- King's Oak Primary School primary · Good
- Kempston Challenger Academy secondary · Good
- Shortstown Primary School primary · Good
Based on 54 homes to rent on Houses now, 839 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 MK42
What is the average rent in MK42?
The average rent for a home in MK42 is £1,570 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,350 a month. This is based on the 54 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in MK42?
A typical 2-bedroom home in MK42 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,400 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £975 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,875 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in MK42?
Most rents in MK42 are between £950 and £3,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in MK42?
There are 50 homes to rent in MK42 on Houses right now, plus 23 already let agreed. 62 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in MK42?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in MK42 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, 4% higher than the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in MK42?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in MK42?
About 7.2% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in MK42 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in MK42?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in MK42. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,775 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near MK42?
Of the areas around MK42, MK40 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,140 a month, followed by MK45 (£1,325 a month) and MK41 (£1,400 a month). MK42 itself is £1,350 a month.
Are rental homes in MK42 furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in MK42 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in MK42?
There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in MK42. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near MK42?
Stations in MK42 include Bedford St.Johns.