Houses to rent in Herne Bay, Kent
There are 31 results for Herne Bay, Kent. Rental prices in Herne Bay range from £838 pcm to £2.3k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
Properties to rent in Herne Bay, Kent
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in Herne Bay
What's to rent
39 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
39 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 26% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £1,500 pcm | £1,000 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Herne Bay
typical rent, cheapest first- Herne Bay £1,150 pcm
- Lower Herne £1,525 pcm
Getting to know Herne Bay
stations in Herne BaySchools in Herne Bay
4 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Reculver Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Hampton Primary School primary · Good
- Herne Bay Junior School primary · Good
- Herne Bay Infant School primary · Good
Based on 39 homes to rent on Houses now, 421 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 Herne Bay
What is the average rent in Herne Bay?
The average rent for a home in Herne Bay is £1,280 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 39 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Herne Bay?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Herne Bay rents for £1,050 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,800 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £750 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £925 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Herne Bay?
Most rents in Herne Bay are between £850 and £1,935 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Herne Bay?
There are 31 homes to rent in Herne Bay on Houses right now, plus 10 already let agreed. 43 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Herne Bay?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Herne Bay over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,050 a month, 4.5% lower than the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are down 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 10%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Herne Bay?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% 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 Herne Bay?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 4.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Herne Bay over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Herne Bay?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Herne Bay. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Herne Bay?
Of the areas around Herne Bay, Lower Herne is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,525 a month. Herne Bay itself is £1,150 a month.
Are rental homes in Herne Bay furnished?
About 1 in 10 rental homes in Herne Bay that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Herne Bay?
There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in Herne Bay. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Herne Bay?
Stations in Herne Bay include Herne Bay.