Houses to rent in South Benfleet, Essex
There are 65 results for South Benfleet, Essex. Rental prices in South Benfleet range from £1k pcm to £3.2k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Properties to rent in South Benfleet, Essex
2 Bedrooms
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Rental market in South Benfleet
What's to rent
17 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
17 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 29% | 65% |
| Typical rent | £2,200 pcm | £1,350 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.2% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −5.2% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around South Benfleet
typical rent, cheapest first- Tarpots £1,350 pcm
- South Benfleet £1,395 pcm
Getting to know South Benfleet
stations in South BenfleetSchools in South Benfleet
4 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- The King John School secondary · Good
- The Appleton School secondary · Good
- South Benfleet Primary School primary · Good
- Kents Hill Junior School primary · Good
- Jotmans Hall Primary School primary · Good
- Kents Hill Infant Academy primary · Not yet rated
Based on 17 homes to rent on Houses now, 190 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 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in South Benfleet
What is the average rent in South Benfleet?
The average rent for a home in South Benfleet is £1,565 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,395 a month. This is based on the 17 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in South Benfleet?
A typical 2-bedroom home in South Benfleet rents for £1,350 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £650 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,100 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in South Benfleet?
Most rents in South Benfleet are between £1,020 and £3,180 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in South Benfleet?
There are 17 homes to rent in South Benfleet on Houses right now, plus 15 already let agreed. 16 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in South Benfleet?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in South Benfleet over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,465 a month, 2.5% lower than the year before (£1,500 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in South Benfleet?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in South Benfleet?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South Benfleet over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in South Benfleet?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in South Benfleet. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows.
Where is it cheaper to rent near South Benfleet?
Of the areas around South Benfleet, Tarpots is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,350 a month. South Benfleet itself is £1,395 a month.
What are the schools like in South Benfleet?
There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in South Benfleet. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near South Benfleet?
Stations in South Benfleet include Benfleet.