Folkestone Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Folkestone'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 Folkestone?

The average monthly rent for a house in Folkestone is £1,469, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,239 for a two-bedroom, £1,465 for a three-bedroom, £1,765 for a four-bedroom, and £2,269 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Folkestone feature gardens and parking?

In Folkestone, 77% of houses have a garden and 70% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Folkestone?

The housing mix in Folkestone is 15% detached, 26% semi-detached, 53% terraced, and 7% other.

£1,469
Average Rent
£1,239
2 Bed
£1,465
3 Bed
£1,765
4 Bed
£2,269
5 Bed
77%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
70%
Include parking
Detached: 15%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 53%
Other: 7%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Folkestone is CT18, where the average monthly rent is £1,596. The second and third most expensive areas are CT21 with an average rent of £1,451 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,420 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Folkestone is CT19, where the average monthly rent is £1,408. The second and third cheapest areas are CT20 with an average rent of £1,420 and CT21 with an average rent of £1,451 .

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 Folkestone?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Folkestone is £1,088, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £881 for a one-bedroom, £1,135 for a two-bedroom, £1,503 for a three-bedroom, and £1,619 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Folkestone feature balconies and parking?

In Folkestone, 11% of flats have a balcony and 61% include parking.

£1,088
Average Rent
£881
1 Bed
£1,135
2 Bed
£1,503
3 Bed
£1,619
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
61%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Folkestone is CT21, where the average monthly rent is £1,231. The second and third most expensive areas are CT18 with an average rent of £1,084 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,048 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Folkestone is CT19, where the average monthly rent is £989. The second and third cheapest areas are CT20 with an average rent of £1,048 and CT18 with an average rent of £1,084 .

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