Kent Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Kent'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 Kent?
The average monthly rent for a house in Kent is £1,845, costing on average £3 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,401 for a two-bedroom, £1,728 for a three-bedroom, £2,268 for a four-bedroom, and £2,902 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Kent feature gardens and parking?
In Kent, 84% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Kent?
The housing mix in Kent is 22% detached, 30% semi-detached, 39% terraced, and 9% other.
What is the most expensive area in Kent to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Kent is TN13, where the average monthly rent is £3,623. The second and third most expensive areas are TN14 with an average rent of £3,183 and TN15 with an average rent of £2,995 .
What is the cheapest area in Kent to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Kent is CT17, where the average monthly rent is £1,117. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £1,268 and ME11 with an average rent of £1,293 .
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 Kent?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Kent is £1,190, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,016 for a one-bedroom, £1,300 for a two-bedroom, £1,601 for a three-bedroom, and £1,860 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Kent feature balconies and parking?
In Kent, 19% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Kent to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Kent is TN13, where the average monthly rent is £1,724. The second and third most expensive areas are DA14 with an average rent of £1,572 and DA10 with an average rent of £1,556 .
What is the cheapest area in Kent to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Kent is ME11, where the average monthly rent is £744. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £852 and ME18 with an average rent of £856 .
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