Properties to rent in WD18
West Watford
There are 62 results. Rental prices in WD18 range from £1k pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in WD18, West Watford
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Rental market in WD18
What's to rent
65 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
65 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 12% | 75% |
| Typical rent | £1,775 pcm | £1,600 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 5 days |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 6.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −0.1% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around WD18
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know WD18
stations in WD18Schools in WD18
8 primary · 3 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding- Watford Grammar School for Boys secondary · Outstanding
- Field Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Chater Junior School primary · Outstanding
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- Ascot Road Community Free School primary · Good
- Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) primary · Good
Based on 65 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,717 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 Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in WD18
What is the average rent in WD18?
The average rent for a home in WD18 is £1,655 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,695 a month. This is based on the 65 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in WD18?
A typical 2-bedroom home in WD18 rents for £1,700 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,300 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,700 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in WD18?
Most rents in WD18 are between £1,000 and £2,745 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,300 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in WD18?
There are 62 homes to rent in WD18 on Houses right now. 66 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in WD18?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in WD18 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,815 a month, 0.7% higher than the year before (£1,800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are down 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in WD18?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 6 days. About 78% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 5 days against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in WD18?
About 6.8% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in WD18 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in WD18?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in WD18. Terraced houses come next. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,600 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,775 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near WD18?
Of the areas around WD18, WD24 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,600 a month, followed by WD17 (£1,650 a month) and WD23 (£1,850 a month). WD18 itself is £1,695 a month.
Are rental homes in WD18 furnished?
Only a few rental homes in WD18 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in WD18?
There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in WD18. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near WD18?
Stations in WD18 include Watford and Watford High Street.