Folkestone and Hythe Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Folkestone and Hythe'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 and Hythe?

The average monthly rent for a house in Folkestone and Hythe is £1,594, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,240 for a two-bedroom, £1,516 for a three-bedroom, £1,943 for a four-bedroom, and £2,572 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Folkestone and Hythe feature gardens and parking?

In Folkestone and Hythe, 86% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Folkestone and Hythe?

The housing mix in Folkestone and Hythe is 28% detached, 27% semi-detached, 32% terraced, and 13% other.

£1,594
Average Rent
£1,240
2 Bed
£1,516
3 Bed
£1,943
4 Bed
£2,572
5 Bed
86%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
80%
Include parking
Detached: 28%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 32%
Other: 13%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Folkestone and Hythe is TN26, where the average monthly rent is £2,079. The second and third most expensive areas are TN25 with an average rent of £1,797 and CT18 with an average rent of £1,749 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Folkestone and Hythe is CT19, where the average monthly rent is £1,337. The second and third cheapest areas are TN29 with an average rent of £1,345 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,370 .

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 and Hythe?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Folkestone and Hythe is £1,037, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £887 for a one-bedroom, £1,152 for a two-bedroom, £1,580 for a three-bedroom, and £1,475 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Folkestone and Hythe feature balconies and parking?

In Folkestone and Hythe, 24% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£1,037
Average Rent
£887
1 Bed
£1,152
2 Bed
£1,580
3 Bed
£1,475
4 Bed
24%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Folkestone and Hythe is TN25, where the average monthly rent is £1,179. The second and third most expensive areas are CT21 with an average rent of £1,160 and TN28 with an average rent of £1,075 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Folkestone and Hythe is CT15, where the average monthly rent is £800. The second and third cheapest areas are CT19 with an average rent of £941 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,022 .

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