Houses to rent in Swanscombe, Kent

There are 75 results for Swanscombe, Kent. Rental prices in Swanscombe range from £930 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.


Properties to rent in Swanscombe, Kent

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Rental market in Swanscombe

Average rent £1,409 pcm typical £1,373 pcm
Most rents £1,000 – £2,190 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 27 19 more let agreed
New to rent 44 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.5–7.1% houses 4.5%, flats 7.1%

What's to rent

32 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 62.5% 20 · £1.3k
Terraced houses 21.9% 7 · £1.4k
Other homes 9.4% 3 · £1.5k
Detached houses 3.1% 1 · £2.1k
Semi-detached houses 3.1% 1 · £2.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 3.1% 1 · £975
1 bedroom 31.3% 10 · £1.2k
2 bedrooms 53.1% 17 · £1.5k
3 bedrooms 3.1% 1 · £2k
4 bedrooms 9.4% 3 · £2.3k

Rent bands

32 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 12.5% 4
£1,200 – £1,300 pcm 21.9% 7
£1,300 – £1,500 pcm 25.0% 8
£1,500 – £1,600 pcm 15.6% 5
£1,600 pcm and over 25.0% 8

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent28%63%
Typical rent£1,350 pcm£1,300 pcm
Average bedrooms2.41.5
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield4.5%7.1%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Swanscombe 2024 Q4: £1,575 pcm (109 new listings) £1,575 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,495 pcm (130 new listings) £1,495 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,500 pcm (149 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,450 pcm (138 new listings) £1,450 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,600 pcm (133 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,488 pcm (124 new listings) £1,488 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,488 pcm (134 new listings) £1,488 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,500 pcm (95 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Swanscombe

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Knockhall £1,350 pcm
  2. Swanscombe £1,373 pcm
  3. Northfleet £1,375 pcm
  4. Greenhithe £1,500 pcm
  5. Ebbsfleet Valley £1,650 pcm

Getting to know Swanscombe

stations in Swanscombe

Schools in Swanscombe

3 primary · 1 secondary · 67% rated good or outstanding
  • The Ebbsfleet Academy secondary · Good
  • The Craylands School primary · Good
  • Knockhall Primary School primary · Requires improvement
  • Manor Community Primary School primary · Not yet rated

Based on 32 homes to rent on Houses now, 494 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 Swanscombe

What is the average rent in Swanscombe?

The average rent for a home in Swanscombe is £1,410 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,375 a month. This is based on the 32 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Swanscombe?

Most rents in Swanscombe are between £1,000 and £2,190 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 £1,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Swanscombe?

There are 27 homes to rent in Swanscombe on Houses right now, plus 19 already let agreed. 44 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Swanscombe?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Swanscombe over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,500 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,500 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are down 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Swanscombe?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Swanscombe?

About 7.1% gross for flats and 4.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Swanscombe over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Swanscombe?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Swanscombe. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,300 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,350 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Swanscombe?

Of the areas around Swanscombe, Knockhall is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,350 a month, followed by Northfleet (£1,375 a month) and Greenhithe (£1,500 a month). Swanscombe itself is £1,375 a month.

Are rental homes in Swanscombe furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in Swanscombe that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Swanscombe?

There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Swanscombe. 67% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Swanscombe?

Stations in Swanscombe include Swanscombe and Greenhithe.