Houses to rent in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent

There are 50 results for Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. Rental prices across these results range from £850 pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.


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Rental market around Birchington-on-Sea

Average rent £1,217 pcm within 5 km · typical £995 pcm
Most rents £800 – £2,488 pcm within 5 km
Homes to rent 2 in Birchington-on-Sea · 55 within 5 km
New to rent 101 in the last 30 days · within 5 km
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months · within 5 km
Rents, year on year +9.5% homes newly listed · within 5 km
Gross rental yield 5.9–6.5% houses 5.9%, flats 6.5% · within 5 km

What's to rent

55 homes within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 60.0% 33 · £925
Terraced houses 16.4% 9 · £1.3k
Other homes 12.7% 7 · £2k
Detached houses 5.5% 3 · £2k
Semi-detached houses 3.6% 2 · £2.1k
Bungalows 1.8% 1 · £1.6k

How many bedrooms

within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea · share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.8% 1 · £725
1 bedroom 29.1% 16 · £895
2 bedrooms 36.4% 20 · £975
3 bedrooms 23.6% 13 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 9.1% 5 · £2k

Rent bands

55 homes within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea
Under £900 pcm 21.8% 12
£900 – £980 pcm 23.6% 13
£980 – £1,100 pcm 14.5% 8
£1,100 – £1,700 pcm 20.0% 11
£1,700 pcm and over 20.0% 11

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent27%60%
Typical rent£1,550 pcm£925 pcm
Average bedrooms3.01.8
Typical time to let3 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.9%6.5%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea · no change since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Birchington-on-Sea 2024 Q4: £1,050 pcm (384 new listings) £1,050 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £995 pcm (393 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,038 pcm (396 new listings) £1,038 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,000 pcm (436 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,100 pcm (507 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,100 pcm (463 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,050 pcm (411 new listings) £1,050 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,050 pcm (337 new listings) £1,050 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Birchington-on-Sea

stations in Birchington-on-Sea

Schools in Birchington-on-Sea

1 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • King Ethelbert School secondary · Good
  • Birchington Church of England Primary School primary · Good

Based on 55 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,793 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 Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Birchington-on-Sea

What is the average rent in Birchington-on-Sea?

There are only 2 homes to rent in Birchington-on-Sea itself, so these figures cover the 55 homes to rent within 5 km. The average rent for a home within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea is £1,215 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £995 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Birchington-on-Sea?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea rents for £975 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,450 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £475 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £895 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Birchington-on-Sea?

Most rents within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea are between £800 and £2,490 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Birchington-on-Sea?

There are 2 homes to rent in Birchington-on-Sea on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. Within 5 km there are 55, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 101 new listings came onto the market within 5 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Birchington-on-Sea?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,095 a month, 9.5% higher than the year before (£1,000 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 11% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Birchington-on-Sea?

Within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 57% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Birchington-on-Sea?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Birchington-on-Sea?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £925 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,300 a month.

Are rental homes in Birchington-on-Sea furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Birchington-on-Sea?

There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in Birchington-on-Sea.

Which train stations are in or near Birchington-on-Sea?

Stations in Birchington-on-Sea include Birchington-On-Sea.