Houses to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent

There are 89 results for Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent. Rental prices in Tonbridge and Malling District range from £1.1k pcm to £4.3k pcm with an average price of £2.1k pcm.


Properties to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent

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Rental market in Tonbridge and Malling District

Average rent £2,041 pcm typical £1,700 pcm
Most rents £1,050 – £4,028 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 89 18 more let agreed
New to rent 119 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +6.5% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.4–7.2% houses 5.4%, flats 7.2%

What's to rent

100 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 32.0% 32 · £1.4k
Terraced houses 25.0% 25 · £1.8k
Semi-detached houses 16.0% 16 · £1.8k
Other homes 13.0% 13 · £2.5k
Detached houses 12.0% 12 · £2.9k
Bungalows 2.0% 2 · £2.8k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.0% 1 · £1.7k
1 bedroom 15.0% 15 · £1.1k
2 bedrooms 37.0% 37 · £1.6k
3 bedrooms 22.0% 22 · £1.9k
4 bedrooms 13.0% 13 · £2.5k
5+ bedrooms 12.0% 12 · £3.6k

Rent bands

100 homes
Under £1,400 pcm 19.0% 19
£1,400 – £1,600 pcm 14.0% 14
£1,600 – £1,900 pcm 26.0% 26
£1,900 – £2,800 pcm 23.0% 23
£2,800 pcm and over 18.0% 18

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent55%32%
Typical rent£1,905 pcm£1,398 pcm
Average bedrooms3.21.6
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.4%7.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.7% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Tonbridge and Malling District 2024 Q4: £1,500 pcm (285 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,595 pcm (305 new listings) £1,595 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,550 pcm (293 new listings) £1,550 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,560 pcm (340 new listings) £1,560 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,650 pcm (340 new listings) £1,650 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,700 pcm (263 new listings) £1,700 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,700 pcm (383 new listings) £1,700 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,600 pcm (300 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Tonbridge and Malling District

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Gravesham District £1,400 pcm
  2. Dartford District £1,650 pcm
  3. Tonbridge and Malling District £1,700 pcm
  4. Tunbridge Wells £1,738 pcm
  5. Sevenoaks District £1,925 pcm

Schools in Tonbridge and Malling District

43 primary · 11 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding
  • The Judd School secondary · Outstanding
  • Tonbridge Grammar School secondary · Outstanding
  • The Discovery School primary · Outstanding
  • Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment primary · Outstanding
  • Aylesford Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Offham Primary School primary · Outstanding

Based on 100 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,319 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 Tonbridge and Malling District

What is the average rent in Tonbridge and Malling District?

The average rent for a home in Tonbridge and Malling District is £2,040 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,700 a month. This is based on the 100 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Tonbridge and Malling District rents for £1,600 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,915 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £315 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,100 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Tonbridge and Malling District?

Most rents in Tonbridge and Malling District are between £1,050 and £4,030 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,400 a month, and one in five £2,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District?

There are 89 homes to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District on Houses right now, plus 18 already let agreed. 119 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Tonbridge and Malling District?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,650 a month, 6.5% higher than the year before (£1,550 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Tonbridge and Malling District?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Tonbridge and Malling District?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Tonbridge and Malling District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Tonbridge and Malling District?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Tonbridge and Malling District. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,400 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,850 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Tonbridge and Malling District?

Of the areas around Tonbridge and Malling District, Gravesham District is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,400 a month, followed by Dartford District (£1,650 a month) and Tunbridge Wells (£1,740 a month). Tonbridge and Malling District itself is £1,700 a month.

Are rental homes in Tonbridge and Malling District furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Tonbridge and Malling District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Tonbridge and Malling District?

There are 43 primary and 11 secondary schools in Tonbridge and Malling District. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 8 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Tonbridge and Malling District?

Stations in Tonbridge and Malling District include Borough Green and Wrotham, West Malling, Wateringbury and East Malling.