Properties to rent in SO17
Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Swaythling
There are 129 results. Rental prices in SO17 range from £711 pcm to £3.2k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SO17, Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Swaythling
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Rental market in SO17
What's to rent
121 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
121 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 18% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £2,150 pcm | £1,250 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 8.7% | 8.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −39.4% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SO17
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SO17
stations in SO17Schools in SO17
4 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Portswood Primary School primary · Good
- Highfield Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- Swaythling Primary School primary · Good
- St Denys Primary School primary · Good
Based on 121 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,775 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 SO17
What is the average rent in SO17?
The average rent for a home in SO17 is £1,475 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,395 a month. This is based on the 121 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SO17?
A typical 2-bedroom home in SO17 rents for £1,350 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,675 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,950 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in SO17?
Most rents in SO17 are between £700 and £3,235 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in SO17?
There are 129 homes to rent in SO17 on Houses right now, plus 28 already let agreed. 126 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SO17?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in SO17 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,385 a month, 1.1% lower than the year before (£1,400 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SO17?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 52% 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 SO17?
About 8.9% gross for flats and 8.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SO17 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SO17?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in SO17. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,250 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £2,225 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SO17?
Of the areas around SO17, 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). SO17 itself is £1,395 a month.
Are rental homes in SO17 furnished?
About 8 in 10 rental homes in SO17 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in SO17?
There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in SO17. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SO17?
Stations in SO17 include St.Denys.