Houses to rent in Kent

Frequently asked questions about renting in Kent

What is the average rent in Kent?

The average rent for a home in Kent is £1,500 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,325 a month. This is based on the 2,179 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Kent?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Kent rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,100 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Kent?

Most rents in Kent are between £775 and £5,805 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 £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Kent?

There are 2,005 homes to rent in Kent on Houses right now, plus 597 already let agreed. 1,934 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Kent?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Kent over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Kent?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 56% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Kent?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Kent over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Kent?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Kent. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,150 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,500 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Kent?

Of the areas around Kent, East Sussex is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,300 a month, followed by Medway (£1,300 a month) and Essex (£1,450 a month). Kent itself is £1,325 a month.

Are rental homes in Kent furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in Kent that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Kent?

There are 433 primary and 94 secondary schools in Kent. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 86 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Kent?

Stations in Kent include Lenham, Charing, Harrietsham and Pluckley.