Houses to rent in West Malling, Kent

Frequently asked questions about renting in West Malling

What is the average rent in West Malling?

There are only 4 homes to rent in West Malling itself, so these figures cover the 36 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of West Malling is £2,055 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,855 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in West Malling?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of West Malling rents for £1,650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,925 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £275 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,495 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in West Malling?

Most rents within 3 km of West Malling are between £1,290 and £4,200 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,600 a month, and one in five £2,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in West Malling?

There are 4 homes to rent in West Malling on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 36, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 40 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in West Malling?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of West Malling 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 14%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 9%.

How quickly do rental homes let in West Malling?

Within 3 km of West Malling, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in West Malling?

About 8.6% gross for flats and 5.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of West Malling over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in West Malling?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 3 km of West Malling. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,575 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,700 a month.

Are rental homes in West Malling furnished?

Only a few rental homes within 3 km of West Malling that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in West Malling?

There are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in West Malling. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near West Malling?

West Malling has no station of its own. The nearest are West Malling and East Malling.