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 £1,507, costing on average £7 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,188 for a two-bedroom, £1,449 for a three-bedroom, £2,030 for a four-bedroom, and £2,200 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Colchester feature gardens and parking?
In Colchester, 85% of houses have a garden and 84% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Colchester?
The housing mix in Colchester is 24% detached, 31% semi-detached, 30% 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 £1,729. The second and third most expensive areas are CO5 with an average rent of £1,701 and CO4 with an average rent of £1,677 .
What is the cheapest area in Colchester to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Colchester is CO1, where the average monthly rent is £1,236. The second and third cheapest areas are CO12 with an average rent of £1,267 and CO15 with an average rent of £1,323 .
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 £956, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £860 for a one-bedroom, £1,019 for a two-bedroom, £1,248 for a three-bedroom, and £1,325 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Colchester feature balconies and parking?
In Colchester, 16% of flats have a balcony and 72% 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 £1,141. The second and third most expensive areas are CO4 with an average rent of £1,079 and CO13 with an average rent of £1,056 .
What is the cheapest area in Colchester to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Colchester is CO16, where the average monthly rent is £788. The second and third cheapest areas are CO12 with an average rent of £796 and CO14 with an average rent of £872 .
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