Houses to rent in Canterbury, Kent
There are 316 results for Canterbury, Kent. Rental prices in Canterbury range from £419 pcm to £3.5k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Canterbury, Kent
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Rental market in Canterbury
What's to rent
295 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
295 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 33% | 49% |
| Typical rent | £1,450 pcm | £1,150 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 7 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −7.1% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Canterbury
stations in CanterburySchools in Canterbury
8 primary · 6 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys secondary · Outstanding
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury secondary · Good
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School secondary · Good
- Barton Court Grammar School secondary · Good
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School primary · Good
- St Stephen's Junior School primary · Good
Based on 295 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,146 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 Canterbury
What is the average rent in Canterbury?
The average rent for a home in Canterbury is £1,295 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,300 a month. This is based on the 295 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Canterbury?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Canterbury rents for £1,325 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,480 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £155 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,650 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Canterbury?
Most rents in Canterbury are between £495 and £3,510 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £760 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Canterbury?
There are 316 homes to rent in Canterbury on Houses right now, plus 64 already let agreed. 189 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Canterbury?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Canterbury over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Canterbury?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 44% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 7 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Canterbury?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Canterbury over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Canterbury?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Canterbury. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,150 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,800 a month.
Are rental homes in Canterbury furnished?
About 8 in 10 rental homes in Canterbury that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Canterbury?
There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in Canterbury. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Canterbury?
Stations in Canterbury include Canterbury West and Canterbury East.