Rayleigh Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Rayleigh's 2025 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 Rayleigh?

The average monthly rent for a house in Rayleigh is £1,887, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,540 for a two-bedroom, £1,846 for a three-bedroom, £2,457 for a four-bedroom, and £2,525 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Rayleigh feature gardens and parking?

In Rayleigh, 86% of houses have a garden and 94% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Rayleigh?

The housing mix in Rayleigh is 26% detached, 33% semi-detached, 16% terraced, and 26% other.

£1,887
Average Rent
£1,540
2 Bed
£1,846
3 Bed
£2,457
4 Bed
£2,525
5 Bed
86%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
94%
Include parking
Detached: 26%
Semi-Detached: 33%
Terraced: 16%
Other: 26%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Rayleigh is SS6, where the average monthly rent is £1,904.

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Rayleigh is SS7, where the average monthly rent is £1,870.

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 Rayleigh?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Rayleigh is £1,236, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,083 for a one-bedroom, £1,335 for a two-bedroom, £1,750 for a three-bedroom, and £1,150 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Rayleigh feature balconies and parking?

In Rayleigh, 21% of flats have a balcony and 63% include parking.

£1,236
Average Rent
£1,083
1 Bed
£1,335
2 Bed
£1,750
3 Bed
£1,150
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
63%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Rayleigh is SS6, where the average monthly rent is £1,236.

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Rayleigh is SS7, where the average monthly rent is £1,235.

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