Houses to rent in Swanley, Kent
There are 60 results for Swanley, Kent. Rental prices in Swanley range from £1.2k pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Properties to rent in Swanley, Kent
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Rental market in Swanley
What's to rent
17 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
17 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 29% | 71% |
| Typical rent | £2,100 pcm | £1,550 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | 9.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.5% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Swanley
stations in SwanleySchools 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 17 homes to rent on Houses now, 210 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 Swanley
What is the average rent in Swanley?
The average rent for a home in Swanley is £1,710 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,650 a month. This is based on the 17 homes to rent on Houses right now.
What is the price range of rental homes in Swanley?
Most rents in Swanley are between £1,390 and £2,400 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Swanley?
There are 12 homes to rent in Swanley on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 21 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 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 8% 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 65% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Swanley?
About 9.8% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Swanley over the last year. 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 7 in 10 homes to rent in Swanley. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
Are rental homes in Swanley furnished?
Only a few rental homes in Swanley that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
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.