Houses to rent in Westgate-on-Sea, CT8, Kent

There are 61 results for Westgate-on-Sea, CT8, Kent. Rental prices in Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 range from £810 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.


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Rental market in Westgate-on-Sea

Average rent £1,082 pcm typical £1,000 pcm
Most rents £850 – £1,865 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 13 4 more let agreed
New to rent 7 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −0.5% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.3% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

11 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 63.6% 7 · £925
Bungalows 18.2% 2 · £1.6k
Other homes 9.1% 1 · £2.2k
Terraced houses 9.1% 1 · £1.2k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 45.5% 5 · £895
2 bedrooms 54.5% 6 · £1.1k

Rent bands

11 homes
Under £900 pcm 27.3% 3
£900 – £1,000 pcm 18.2% 2
£1,000 – £1,600 pcm 45.5% 5
£1,600 pcm and over 9.1% 1

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.3% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Westgate-on-Sea 2024 Q4: £950 pcm (53 new listings) £950 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £995 pcm (53 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £995 pcm (62 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,200 pcm (45 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £975 pcm (68 new listings) £975 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,000 pcm (68 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £995 pcm (46 new listings) £995 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,000 pcm (39 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Westgate-on-Sea

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Birchington-on-Sea £980 pcm
  2. Westgate-on-Sea £1,000 pcm

Getting to know Westgate-on-Sea

stations in Westgate-on-Sea

Schools in Westgate-on-Sea

2 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Ursuline College secondary · Good
  • St Saviour's Church of England Junior School primary · Good
  • St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School primary · Good

Based on 11 homes to rent on Houses now, 226 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 Westgate-on-Sea

What is the average rent in Westgate-on-Sea?

The average rent for a home in Westgate-on-Sea is £1,080 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,000 a month. This is based on the 11 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Westgate-on-Sea?

Most rents in Westgate-on-Sea are between £850 and £1,865 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Westgate-on-Sea?

There are 13 homes to rent in Westgate-on-Sea on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 7 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Westgate-on-Sea?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Westgate-on-Sea over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £995 a month, 0.5% lower than the year before (£1,000 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Westgate-on-Sea?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 57% 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 Westgate-on-Sea?

Around 4.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,000 a month with a typical sold price of £280,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Westgate-on-Sea?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Westgate-on-Sea. Bungalows come next, followed by terraced houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Westgate-on-Sea?

Of the areas around Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £980 a month. Westgate-on-Sea itself is £1,000 a month.

Are rental homes in Westgate-on-Sea furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes in Westgate-on-Sea that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Westgate-on-Sea?

There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in Westgate-on-Sea. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Westgate-on-Sea?

Stations in Westgate-on-Sea include Westgate-On-Sea.