Houses to rent in Swanscombe, Kent
There are 74 results for Swanscombe, Kent. Rental prices in Swanscombe range from £1k pcm to £2.2k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Properties to rent in Swanscombe, Kent
4 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Swanscombe
What's to rent
27 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
27 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 44% | 48% |
| Typical rent | £1,373 pcm | £1,500 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% | 8.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Swanscombe
typical rent, cheapest first- Northfleet £1,398 pcm
- Swanscombe £1,450 pcm
- Greenhithe £1,500 pcm
- Knockhall £1,500 pcm
- Ebbsfleet Valley £2,225 pcm
Getting to know Swanscombe
stations in SwanscombeSchools 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 27 homes to rent on Houses now, 493 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Swanscombe
What is the average rent in Swanscombe?
The average rent for a home in Swanscombe is £1,460 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,450 a month. This is based on the 27 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Swanscombe?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Swanscombe rents for £1,450 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,700 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £255 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,100 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Swanscombe?
Most rents in Swanscombe are between £1,060 and £1,840 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,300 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Swanscombe?
There are 26 homes to rent in Swanscombe on Houses right now, plus 20 already let agreed. 31 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%, 3-bedroom homes are down 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 2%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Swanscombe?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Swanscombe?
About 8.1% 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 half of homes to rent in Swanscombe. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £1,350 a month, and flats and apartments the most expensive, at about £1,500 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Swanscombe?
Of the areas around Swanscombe, Northfleet is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,400 a month, followed by Greenhithe (£1,500 a month) and Knockhall (£1,500 a month). Swanscombe itself is £1,450 a month.
Are rental homes in Swanscombe furnished?
About 2 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.