Homes to rent in Penrith
Last checked 27 September 2026.
We let homes in Penrith, the market town on the edge of the Lake District, and we're a family business that goes back to 1897. The best way to hear first when one becomes available is to join our waiting list for Penrith.
We don't have photos of our Penrith homes on the site yet.
Join the waiting list for Penrith
Renting with us
- Your tenancy rolls on. Since 1 May 2026 every private tenancy in England has no end date. See your tenancy since May 2026.
- Your deposit is protected with the Deposit Protection Service within 30 days. See your deposit.
- Repairs matter to us. Tell us early and we'll put things right. See reporting a repair.
- Everyone is treated fairly. Children and benefits are always welcome, and we use one published checklist for everyone. See how we choose tenants.
Living in Penrith
Getting around
Penrith (North Lakes) station has step free access to all platforms, a car park and cycle storage, and the National Park Authority lists it among the main line stations for the Lake District. Coaches serve Penrith too.
Schools
Penrith is in Westmorland and Furness, and Westmorland and Furness Council handles school places. Applications for secondary school usually close on 31 October and for primary school on 15 January, and the council has an online school finder. A rental agreement can be used as proof of your new address. You can read any school's Ofsted report and compare schools on GOV.UK.
Doctors and dentists
Registering with a GP is free, and you don't need ID or proof of address. Use the NHS to find a GP or find a dentist near your new home.
Council tax and bins
Westmorland and Furness Council collects council tax, and you'll need to tell them when you move in. You can check any home's band on GOV.UK. In the Penrith area household rubbish goes out in blue bags, collected weekly, and garden waste collection is a paid subscription you can opt into.
Parks
Coronation Garden, near the Town Hall, is a council community garden created in 1938 and renewed in 2012 with step free, wider paths. Castle Park has a putting green, bowling green, toilets and a cafe.
Questions people ask
How can I rent one of your homes in Penrith?
Join our waiting list and choose Penrith. When one of our homes there becomes available, we'll email you with the details and how to arrange a viewing. We use the same published checklist for everyone, including household income of at least 3 times the monthly rent from all sources, benefits included.
Do you welcome children, people on benefits and pets?
We never refuse anyone because they have children or receive benefits, and since 1 May 2026 that is also the law for landlords in England. Pets are considered case by case.
How much is the deposit, and is it protected?
By law, a tenancy deposit is capped at five weeks' rent where the yearly rent is under £50,000. We protect deposits with the Deposit Protection Service within 30 days, as the law requires.
How long is the tenancy?
Since 1 May 2026 every private tenancy in England rolls on with no end date. If you decide to move on, you give two months' notice in writing.
Do I need a guarantor?
Only if you need one to meet our income check. A guarantor should earn at least 2.5 times the rent and have a good credit record. They don't need to own their home.
More about the area: our guide to living in Penrith.