Houses to rent in Greenstead, CO1, Essex
There are 64 results for Greenstead, CO1, Essex. Rental prices in Greenstead, CO1 range from £896 pcm to £3.6k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
Properties to rent in Greenstead, CO1, Essex
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Rental market in Greenstead
What's to rent
69 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
69 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 19% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £1,600 pcm | £1,250 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 10.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.2% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Greenstead
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Greenstead
stations in GreensteadSchools in Greenstead
3 primary · 1 secondary · 75% rated good or outstanding- Colchester Academy secondary · Good
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery primary · Good
- Hazelmere Junior School primary · Good
- Unity Primary Academy primary · Requires improvement
Based on 69 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,012 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Greenstead
What is the average rent in Greenstead?
The average rent for a home in Greenstead is £1,345 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,285 a month. This is based on the 69 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Greenstead?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Greenstead rents for £1,285 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,425 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £140 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £995 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,575 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Greenstead?
Most rents in Greenstead are between £915 and £3,555 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Greenstead?
There are 64 homes to rent in Greenstead on Houses right now, plus 35 already let agreed. 51 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Greenstead?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Greenstead over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, 4.2% higher than the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Greenstead?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 52% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Greenstead?
About 10.3% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Greenstead over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Greenstead?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Greenstead. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,250 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,625 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Greenstead?
Of the areas around Greenstead, Old Heath is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month, followed by Hythe (£1,225 a month) and Highwoods (£1,250 a month). Greenstead itself is £1,285 a month.
Are rental homes in Greenstead furnished?
About 9 in 10 rental homes in Greenstead that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Greenstead?
There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Greenstead. 75% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Greenstead?
Stations in Greenstead include Hythe.