Properties to rent in PO5
Southsea
There are 269 results. Rental prices in PO5 range from £600 pcm to £6k pcm with an average price of £1.8k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in PO5, Southsea
5 Bedrooms
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Rental market in PO5
What's to rent
251 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
251 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 27% | 54% |
| Typical rent | £3,770 pcm | £1,150 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 5.1 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 13.1% | 8.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −21.4% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around PO5
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know PO5
stations in PO5Schools in PO5
4 primary · 1 secondary · 80% rated good or outstanding- Cottage Grove Primary School primary · Good
- Ark Ayrton Primary Academy primary · Good
- St Swithun's Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- Southsea Infant School primary · Good
- Ark Charter Academy secondary · Requires improvement
Based on 251 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,826 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in PO5
What is the average rent in PO5?
The average rent for a home in PO5 is £1,995 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 251 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in PO5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in PO5 rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £850 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,260 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in PO5?
Most rents in PO5 are between £600 and £6,035 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £3,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in PO5?
There are 269 homes to rent in PO5 on Houses right now, plus 42 already let agreed. 158 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in PO5?
Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in PO5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,175 a month, 2.2% higher than the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in PO5?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 55% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in PO5?
About 13.1% gross for houses and 8.1% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in PO5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in PO5?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in PO5. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,150 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £3,765 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near PO5?
Of the areas around PO5, PO12 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by PO2 (£1,225 a month) and PO13 (£1,300 a month). PO5 itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in PO5 furnished?
About 8 in 10 rental homes in PO5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in PO5?
There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in PO5. 80% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near PO5?
Stations in PO5 include Portsmouth and Southsea.