Houses to rent in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent

There are 52 results for Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. Rental prices across these results range from £814 pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.


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Rental market around Birchington-on-Sea

Average rent £1,168 pcm within 5 km · typical £1,000 pcm
Most rents £750 – £2,350 pcm within 5 km
Homes to rent 4 in Birchington-on-Sea · 105 within 5 km
New to rent 97 in the last 30 days · within 5 km
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months · within 5 km
Rents, year on year +10.0% homes newly listed · within 5 km
Gross rental yield 5.5–6.6% houses 5.5%, flats 6.6% · within 5 km

What's to rent

105 homes within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 65.7% 69 · £925
Terraced houses 11.4% 12 · £1.3k
Detached houses 7.6% 8 · £1.7k
Other homes 6.7% 7 · £1.7k
Semi-detached houses 5.7% 6 · £1.4k
Bungalows 2.9% 3 · £1.6k

How many bedrooms

within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea · share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.0% 1 · £525
1 bedroom 31.4% 33 · £850
2 bedrooms 41.0% 43 · £1.1k
3 bedrooms 22.9% 24 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 2.9% 3 · £2k
5+ bedrooms 1.0% 1 · £3k

Rent bands

105 homes within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea
Under £880 pcm 22.9% 24
£880 – £980 pcm 21.0% 22
£980 – £1,200 pcm 17.1% 18
£1,200 – £1,500 pcm 18.1% 19
£1,500 pcm and over 21.0% 22

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent28%66%
Typical rent£1,450 pcm£925 pcm
Average bedrooms2.71.6
Typical time to let3 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.5%6.6%

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 (461 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

Rents in and around Birchington-on-Sea

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Birchington-on-Sea £900 pcm
  2. Westgate-on-Sea £995 pcm

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 105 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,735 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 Birchington-on-Sea

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

There are only 4 homes to rent in Birchington-on-Sea itself, so these figures cover the 105 homes to rent within 5 km. The average rent for a home within 5 km of Birchington-on-Sea is £1,170 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,000 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 £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,475 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £375 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £850 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 £750 and £2,350 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £880 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

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

There are 4 homes to rent in Birchington-on-Sea on Houses right now, plus 5 already let agreed. Within 5 km there are 105, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 97 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 £1,100 a month, 10% higher than the year before (£1,000 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5%, 3-bedroom homes are up 12% 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 6.6% gross for flats and 5.5% 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 7 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 detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,715 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Birchington-on-Sea?

Of the areas around Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £995 a month. Birchington-on-Sea itself is £900 a month.

Are rental homes in Birchington-on-Sea furnished?

About 1 in 10 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.