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

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Rental market in MK42

Average rent £1,569 pcm typical £1,350 pcm
Most rents £950 – £3,000 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 50 23 more let agreed
New to rent 62 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +4.0% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.2–7.2% houses 5.2%, flats 7.2%

What's to rent

54 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 33.3% 18 · £1.1k
Semi-detached houses 25.9% 14 · £1.4k
Terraced houses 24.1% 13 · £1.4k
Detached houses 11.1% 6 · £1.8k
Other homes 5.6% 3 · £1.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 13.0% 7 · £975
2 bedrooms 35.2% 19 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 35.2% 19 · £1.4k
4 bedrooms 7.4% 4 · £1.9k
5+ bedrooms 9.3% 5 · £3k

Rent bands

54 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 20.4% 11
£1,200 – £1,300 pcm 14.8% 8
£1,300 – £1,400 pcm 20.4% 11
£1,400 – £1,600 pcm 16.7% 9
£1,600 pcm and over 27.8% 15

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent61%33%
Typical rent£1,400 pcm£1,098 pcm
Average bedrooms3.21.6
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.2%7.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in MK42 2024 Q4: £1,250 pcm (197 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,250 pcm (222 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,200 pcm (224 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,300 pcm (243 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,300 pcm (219 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,300 pcm (184 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,300 pcm (221 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,300 pcm (173 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around MK42

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. MK40 £1,138 pcm
  2. MK45 £1,323 pcm
  3. MK42 £1,350 pcm
  4. MK41 £1,398 pcm
  5. SG18 £1,450 pcm
  6. SG17 £1,550 pcm
  7. MK43 £1,600 pcm
  8. MK44 £1,700 pcm

Getting to know MK42

stations in MK42

Schools 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.