Canterbury Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Canterbury's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Canterbury?

The average monthly rent for a house in Canterbury is £1,517, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,224 for a two-bedroom, £1,482 for a three-bedroom, £1,927 for a four-bedroom, and £2,404 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Canterbury feature gardens and parking?

In Canterbury, 81% of houses have a garden and 73% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Canterbury?

The housing mix in Canterbury is 19% detached, 29% semi-detached, 40% terraced, and 12% other.

£1,517
Average Rent
£1,224
2 Bed
£1,482
3 Bed
£1,927
4 Bed
£2,404
5 Bed
81%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
73%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 40%
Other: 12%

What is the most expensive area in Canterbury to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Canterbury is CT5, where the average monthly rent is £1,812. The second and third most expensive areas are CT7 with an average rent of £1,782 and CT4 with an average rent of £1,714 .

What is the cheapest area in Canterbury to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Canterbury is CT17, where the average monthly rent is £1,117. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £1,268 and CT11 with an average rent of £1,333 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Canterbury?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Canterbury is £1,031, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £864 for a one-bedroom, £1,106 for a two-bedroom, £1,342 for a three-bedroom, and £1,594 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Canterbury feature balconies and parking?

In Canterbury, 15% of flats have a balcony and 58% include parking.

£1,031
Average Rent
£864
1 Bed
£1,106
2 Bed
£1,342
3 Bed
£1,594
4 Bed
15%
Have a balcony
58%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Canterbury to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Canterbury is CT21, where the average monthly rent is £1,231. The second and third most expensive areas are CT2 with an average rent of £1,227 and CT1 with an average rent of £1,171 .

What is the cheapest area in Canterbury to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Canterbury is CT16, where the average monthly rent is £852. The second and third cheapest areas are CT17 with an average rent of £862 and CT12 with an average rent of £952 .

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