Canterbury Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Canterbury's 2025 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 £1,540, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,212 for a two-bedroom, £1,478 for a three-bedroom, £2,061 for a four-bedroom, and £2,321 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Canterbury feature gardens and parking?

In Canterbury, 85% of houses have a garden and 77% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Canterbury?

The housing mix in Canterbury is 21% detached, 27% semi-detached, 38% terraced, and 14% other.

£1,540
Average Rent
£1,212
2 Bed
£1,478
3 Bed
£2,061
4 Bed
£2,321
5 Bed
85%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
77%
Include parking
Detached: 21%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 38%
Other: 14%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Canterbury is CT7, where the average monthly rent is £1,978. The second and third most expensive areas are CT18 with an average rent of £1,880 and CT2 with an average rent of £1,734 .

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 £1,131. The second and third cheapest areas are CT11 with an average rent of £1,290 and CT16 with an average rent of £1,316 .

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 £1,019, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £867 for a one-bedroom, £1,105 for a two-bedroom, £1,378 for a three-bedroom, and £1,555 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Canterbury feature balconies and parking?

In Canterbury, 19% of flats have a balcony and 57% include parking.

£1,019
Average Rent
£867
1 Bed
£1,105
2 Bed
£1,378
3 Bed
£1,555
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
57%
Include parking
£4
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 CT2, where the average monthly rent is £1,202. The second and third most expensive areas are CT21 with an average rent of £1,176 and CT1 with an average rent of £1,142 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Canterbury is CT15, where the average monthly rent is £800. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £826 and CT17 with an average rent of £847 .

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