Colchester Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Colchester's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Colchester?
The average monthly rent for a house in Colchester is £1,493, costing on average £7 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,165 for a two-bedroom, £1,463 for a three-bedroom, £2,004 for a four-bedroom, and £2,290 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Colchester feature gardens and parking?
In Colchester, 84% of houses have a garden and 81% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Colchester?
The housing mix in Colchester is 23% detached, 30% semi-detached, 32% terraced, and 15% other.
What is the most expensive area in Colchester to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Colchester is CO6, where the average monthly rent is £1,700. The second and third most expensive areas are CO5 with an average rent of £1,699 and CO3 with an average rent of £1,661 .
What is the cheapest area in Colchester to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Colchester is CO12, where the average monthly rent is £1,233. The second and third cheapest areas are CO1 with an average rent of £1,245 and CO15 with an average rent of £1,317 .
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 Colchester?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Colchester is £973, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £874 for a one-bedroom, £1,023 for a two-bedroom, £1,276 for a three-bedroom, and £1,410 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Colchester feature balconies and parking?
In Colchester, 15% of flats have a balcony and 74% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Colchester to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Colchester is CO2, where the average monthly rent is £1,155. The second and third most expensive areas are CO4 with an average rent of £1,068 and CO13 with an average rent of £1,055 .
What is the cheapest area in Colchester to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Colchester is CO12, where the average monthly rent is £798. The second and third cheapest areas are CO16 with an average rent of £821 and CO10 with an average rent of £872 .
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