Houses to rent in Thanet District, Kent
There are 233 results for Thanet District, Kent. Rental prices in Thanet District range from £775 pcm to £2.9k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Thanet District, Kent
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Rental market in Thanet District
What's to rent
231 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
231 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 32% | 62% |
| Typical rent | £1,350 pcm | £980 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% | 6.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Thanet District
typical rent, cheapest first- Borough of Swale £1,150 pcm
- Thanet District £1,150 pcm
- Folkestone & Hythe District £1,198 pcm
- Dover District £1,200 pcm
- City of Canterbury £1,300 pcm
- Rochford District £1,400 pcm
Getting to know Thanet District
stations in Thanet DistrictSchools in Thanet District
30 primary · 8 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding- Cliftonville Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Newington Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Chilton Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School primary · Outstanding
- St Mildred's Primary Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 231 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,699 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 Thanet District
What is the average rent in Thanet District?
The average rent for a home in Thanet District is £1,230 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 231 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Thanet District?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Thanet District rents for £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £400 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £850 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,950 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Thanet District?
Most rents in Thanet District are between £800 and £2,855 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Thanet District?
There are 233 homes to rent in Thanet District on Houses right now, plus 76 already let agreed. 239 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Thanet District?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Thanet District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, 4.8% higher than the year before (£1,050 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Thanet District?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 56% 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 Thanet District?
About 6.9% gross for flats and 5.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Thanet District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Thanet District?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Thanet District. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £980 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,000 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Thanet District?
Of the areas around Thanet District, Borough of Swale is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by Folkestone & Hythe District (£1,200 a month) and Dover District (£1,200 a month). Thanet District itself is £1,150 a month.
Are rental homes in Thanet District furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in Thanet District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Thanet District?
There are 30 primary and 8 secondary schools in Thanet District. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 8 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Thanet District?
Stations in Thanet District include Westgate-On-Sea, Minster, Birchington-On-Sea and Margate.