Houses to rent in Rainham, ME8, Kent
There are 75 results for Rainham, ME8, Kent. Rental prices in Rainham, ME8 range from £1k pcm to £1.6k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Recent lettings history in Rainham, ME8
3 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Rainham
What's to rent
33 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
33 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 24% | 73% |
| Typical rent | £1,250 pcm | £1,213 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% | 8.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −3.7% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Rainham
stations in RainhamSchools in Rainham
8 primary · 3 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- Rainham School for Girls secondary · Good
- Rainham Mark Grammar School secondary · Good
- Thames View Primary School primary · Good
- Park Wood Junior School primary · Good
- Riverside Primary School primary · Good
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School primary · Good
Based on 33 homes to rent on Houses now, 382 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 Rainham
What is the average rent in Rainham?
The average rent for a home in Rainham is £1,275 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 33 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Rainham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Rainham rents for £1,275 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,075 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Rainham?
Most rents in Rainham are between £1,030 and £1,710 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Rainham?
There are 27 homes to rent in Rainham on Houses right now, plus 12 already let agreed. 27 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Rainham?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Rainham 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, 2-bedroom homes are down 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 19%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Rainham?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 60% 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 Rainham?
About 8.2% gross for flats and 4.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Rainham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Rainham?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Rainham. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,215 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in Rainham furnished?
Only a few rental homes in Rainham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Rainham?
There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in Rainham. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Rainham?
Stations in Rainham include Rainham (Kent).