Properties to rent in SG8

Frequently asked questions about renting in SG8

What is the average rent in SG8?

The average rent for a home in SG8 is £1,575 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,400 a month. This is based on the 41 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SG8?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SG8 rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,475 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £275 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,025 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in SG8?

Most rents in SG8 are between £950 and £3,000 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 £2,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in SG8?

There are 42 homes to rent in SG8 on Houses right now, plus 21 already let agreed. 36 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in SG8?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in SG8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,325 a month, 1.9% higher than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in SG8?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% 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 SG8?

About 6.2% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SG8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in SG8?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in SG8. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,000 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near SG8?

Of the areas around SG8, SG7 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,325 a month, followed by CB23 (£1,400 a month) and SG6 (£1,450 a month). SG8 itself is £1,400 a month.

Are rental homes in SG8 furnished?

Only a few rental homes in SG8 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in SG8?

There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in SG8. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near SG8?

Stations in SG8 include Royston, Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton.