Houses to rent in Swanley, Kent

There are 57 results for Swanley, Kent. Rental prices in Swanley range from £1.1k pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.


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Rental market in Swanley

Average rent £1,825 pcm typical £1,500 pcm
Most rents £1,200 – £3,200 pcm cheapest to dearest
Homes to rent 9 6 more let agreed
New to rent 8 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +6.7% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.6% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

10 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 60.0% 6 · £1.4k
Detached houses 10.0% 1 · £3.2k
Other homes 10.0% 1 · £2.6k
Semi-detached houses 10.0% 1 · £2.2k
Terraced houses 10.0% 1 · £2.1k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 40.0% 4 · £1.3k
2 bedrooms 20.0% 2 · £1.5k
3 bedrooms 10.0% 1 · £2.1k
4 bedrooms 30.0% 3 · £2.6k

Rent bands

10 homes
Under £1,300 pcm 20.0% 2
£1,300 – £1,500 pcm 20.0% 2
£1,500 – £2,100 pcm 20.0% 2
£2,100 – £2,600 pcm 20.0% 2
£2,600 pcm and over 20.0% 2

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.5% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Swanley 2024 Q4: £1,550 pcm (41 new listings) £1,550 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,450 pcm (62 new listings) £1,450 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,650 pcm (54 new listings) £1,650 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,600 pcm (26 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,600 pcm (53 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,400 pcm (38 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,575 pcm (54 new listings) £1,575 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,650 pcm (71 new listings) £1,650 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Swanley

stations in Swanley

Schools in Swanley

5 primary · 1 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding
  • Orchards Academy secondary · Good
  • St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley primary · Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Good
  • High Firs Primary School primary · Good
  • Horizon Primary Academy primary · Good
  • Downsview Community Primary School primary · Requires improvement

Based on 10 homes to rent on Houses now, 202 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 Swanley

What is the average rent in Swanley?

The average rent for a home in Swanley is £1,825 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,500 a month. This is based on the 10 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How many homes are available to rent in Swanley?

There are 9 homes to rent in Swanley on Houses right now, plus 6 already let agreed. 8 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Swanley?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Swanley over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,600 a month, 6.7% higher than the year before (£1,500 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Swanley?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Swanley?

Around 4.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,500 a month with a typical sold price of £395,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Swanley?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Swanley. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

What are the schools like in Swanley?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in Swanley. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Swanley?

Stations in Swanley include Swanley.