Houses to rent in Tunbridge Wells, Kent
There are 115 results for Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Rental prices in Tunbridge Wells range from £950 pcm to £5.5k pcm with an average price of £2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rental market in Tunbridge Wells
What's to rent
127 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
127 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 42% | 46% |
| Typical rent | £2,200 pcm | £1,300 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% | 6.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.6% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Tunbridge Wells
typical rent, cheapest first- Rother District £1,150 pcm
- Maidstone District £1,250 pcm
- Wealden District £1,550 pcm
- Tonbridge and Malling District £1,650 pcm
- Tunbridge Wells £1,750 pcm
Getting to know Tunbridge Wells
stations in Tunbridge WellsSchools in Tunbridge Wells
29 primary · 9 secondary · 87% rated good or outstanding- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School secondary · Outstanding
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School secondary · Outstanding
- Langton Green Primary School primary · Outstanding
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 127 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,229 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 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Tunbridge Wells
What is the average rent in Tunbridge Wells?
The average rent for a home in Tunbridge Wells is £2,030 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,750 a month. This is based on the 127 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Tunbridge Wells?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Tunbridge Wells rents for £1,650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £550 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,200 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,250 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Tunbridge Wells?
Most rents in Tunbridge Wells are between £965 and £5,360 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 £2,800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Tunbridge Wells?
There are 115 homes to rent in Tunbridge Wells on Houses right now. 108 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Tunbridge Wells?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Tunbridge Wells over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,500 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,495 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 10%, 3-bedroom homes are down 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 7%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Tunbridge Wells?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 56% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Tunbridge Wells?
About 6.1% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Tunbridge Wells over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Tunbridge Wells?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Tunbridge Wells. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,300 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,450 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Tunbridge Wells?
Of the areas around Tunbridge Wells, Rother District is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by Maidstone District (£1,250 a month) and Wealden District (£1,550 a month). Tunbridge Wells itself is £1,750 a month.
Are rental homes in Tunbridge Wells furnished?
About 1 in 10 rental homes in Tunbridge Wells that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Tunbridge Wells?
There are 29 primary and 9 secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells. 87% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 8 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Tunbridge Wells?
Stations in Tunbridge Wells include Paddock Wood, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells and Ashurst.