Houses to rent in Maidstone District, Kent
There are 206 results for Maidstone District, Kent. Rental prices in Maidstone District range from £750 pcm to £2.9k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Properties to rent in Maidstone District, Kent
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Rental market in Maidstone District
What's to rent
236 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
236 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 34% | 58% |
| Typical rent | £1,525 pcm | £1,100 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 7.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Maidstone District
typical rent, cheapest first- Maidstone District £1,250 pcm
- Ashford District £1,375 pcm
- Tunbridge Wells £1,798 pcm
Getting to know Maidstone District
stations in Maidstone District- Homes to rent near Bearsted station
- Homes to rent near Hollingbourne station
- Homes to rent near Staplehurst station
- Homes to rent near Maidstone East station
- Homes to rent near Maidstone West station
- Homes to rent near Maidstone Barracks station
- Homes to rent near Headcorn station
- Homes to rent near Harrietsham station
Schools in Maidstone District
46 primary · 11 secondary · 97% rated good or outstanding- Invicta Grammar School secondary · Outstanding
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
- Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Allington Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Roseacre Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Oaks Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
Based on 236 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,089 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 Maidstone District
What is the average rent in Maidstone District?
The average rent for a home in Maidstone District is £1,285 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 236 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Maidstone District?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Maidstone District rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,625 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £995 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,100 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Maidstone District?
Most rents in Maidstone District are between £750 and £3,405 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Maidstone District?
There are 206 homes to rent in Maidstone District on Houses right now, plus 101 already let agreed. 234 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Maidstone District?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Maidstone District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Maidstone District?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Maidstone District?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Maidstone District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Maidstone District?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Maidstone District. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,100 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Maidstone District?
Of the areas around Maidstone District, Ashford District is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,375 a month, followed by Tunbridge Wells (£1,800 a month). Maidstone District itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in Maidstone District furnished?
About 1 in 10 rental homes in Maidstone District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Maidstone District?
There are 46 primary and 11 secondary schools in Maidstone District. 97% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 11 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Maidstone District?
Stations in Maidstone District include Bearsted, Hollingbourne, Staplehurst and Maidstone East.