Properties to rent in WA8
Widnes, Cronton
There are 34 results. Rental prices in WA8 range from £699 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in WA8, Widnes, Cronton
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
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Rental market in WA8
What's to rent
34 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
34 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 71% | 26% |
| Typical rent | £1,348 pcm | £775 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 7.9% | 9.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +15.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around WA8
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know WA8
stations in WA8Schools in WA8
18 primary · 3 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding- Wade Deacon High School secondary · Outstanding
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Lunts Heath Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Bede's Catholic Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College secondary · Good
- Fairfield Primary School primary · Good
Based on 34 homes to rent on Houses now, 243 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 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in WA8
What is the average rent in WA8?
The average rent for a home in WA8 is £1,205 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,020 a month. This is based on the 34 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in WA8?
A typical 2-bedroom home in WA8 rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £455 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £780 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in WA8?
Most rents in WA8 are between £700 and £2,050 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £780 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in WA8?
There are 34 homes to rent in WA8 on Houses right now. 22 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in WA8?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in WA8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £900 a month, 5.9% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 11%.
How quickly do rental homes let in WA8?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in WA8?
About 9.3% gross for flats and 7.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in WA8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in WA8?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes to rent in WA8. Flats and apartments come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £775 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,525 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near WA8?
Of the areas around WA8, WA9 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £775 a month, followed by WA7 (£795 a month) and L24 (£1,090 a month). WA8 itself is £1,020 a month.
Are rental homes in WA8 furnished?
Only a few rental homes in WA8 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in WA8?
There are 18 primary and 3 secondary schools in WA8. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near WA8?
Stations in WA8 include Widnes and Hough Green.