Properties to rent in SO16
Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth
There are 90 results. Rental prices in SO16 range from £883 pcm to £3.4k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SO16, Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling
Rental market in SO16
What's to rent
87 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
87 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 46% | 41% |
| Typical rent | £1,600 pcm | £1,098 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.5% | 8.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −6.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SO16
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SO16
stations in SO16Schools in SO16
15 primary · 4 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding- Holy Family Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Sinclair Primary and Nursery School primary · Outstanding
- Cantell School secondary · Good
- Redbridge Community School secondary · Good
- Regents Park Community College secondary · Good
- Bassett Green Primary School primary · Good
Based on 87 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,506 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 SO16
What is the average rent in SO16?
The average rent for a home in SO16 is £1,460 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,400 a month. This is based on the 87 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SO16?
A typical 2-bedroom home in SO16 rents for £1,350 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £150 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,750 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in SO16?
Most rents in SO16 are between £860 and £3,410 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 £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in SO16?
There are 90 homes to rent in SO16 on Houses right now, plus 42 already let agreed. 92 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SO16?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in SO16 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SO16?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in SO16?
About 8.2% gross for flats and 6.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SO16 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SO16?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in SO16. 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 £2,175 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SO16?
Of the areas around SO16, SO18 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,025 a month, followed by SO15 (£1,100 a month) and SO14 (£1,200 a month). SO16 itself is £1,400 a month.
Are rental homes in SO16 furnished?
About a third of rental homes in SO16 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in SO16?
There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in SO16. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SO16?
Stations in SO16 include Swaythling.