Houses to rent in Maidstone, Kent
There are 172 results for Maidstone, Kent. Rental prices in Maidstone range from £750 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Maidstone, Kent
1 Bedroom
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Rental market in Maidstone
What's to rent
187 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
187 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 25% | 66% |
| Typical rent | £1,490 pcm | £1,100 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 7.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.2% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Maidstone
typical rent, cheapest first- Fant £1,200 pcm
- Maidstone £1,200 pcm
Getting to know Maidstone
stations in MaidstoneSchools in Maidstone
24 primary · 9 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
- Oaks Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
- Jubilee Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 187 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,563 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
What is the average rent in Maidstone?
The average rent for a home in Maidstone is £1,215 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,200 a month. This is based on the 187 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Maidstone?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Maidstone rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,550 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,000 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Maidstone?
Most rents in Maidstone are between £750 and £1,850 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Maidstone?
There are 172 homes to rent in Maidstone on Houses right now, plus 77 already let agreed. 175 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Maidstone?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Maidstone over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 2%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Maidstone?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Maidstone?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Maidstone over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Maidstone?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Maidstone. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,700 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Maidstone?
Of the areas around Maidstone, Fant is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month. Maidstone itself is £1,200 a month.
Are rental homes in Maidstone furnished?
About 1 in 10 rental homes in Maidstone that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Maidstone?
There are 24 primary and 9 secondary schools in Maidstone. 97% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 9 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Maidstone?
Stations in Maidstone include Maidstone West, Maidstone East and Maidstone Barracks.