Houses to rent in Whitstable, Kent

There are 35 results for Whitstable, Kent. Rental prices in Whitstable range from £900 pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Properties to rent in Whitstable, Kent

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Rental market in Whitstable

Average rent £1,348 pcm typical £1,300 pcm
Most rents £898 – £2,050 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 35 12 more let agreed
New to rent 35 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +11.6% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.1–6.0% houses 5.1%, flats 6.0%

What's to rent

31 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 58.1% 18 · £1.1k
Detached houses 12.9% 4 · £2k
Terraced houses 12.9% 4 · £1.3k
Other homes 9.7% 3 · £1.6k
Semi-detached houses 6.5% 2 · £1.9k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 6.5% 2 · £795
1 bedroom 22.6% 7 · £950
2 bedrooms 38.7% 12 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 19.4% 6 · £1.7k
4 bedrooms 12.9% 4 · £2.1k

Rent bands

31 homes
Under £1,000 pcm 22.6% 7
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 9.7% 3
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 35.5% 11
£1,400 – £1,700 pcm 9.7% 3
£1,700 pcm and over 22.6% 7

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent32%58%
Typical rent£1,775 pcm£1,100 pcm
Average bedrooms3.11.6
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.1%6.0%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Whitstable 2024 Q4: £1,300 pcm (134 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,273 pcm (142 new listings) £1,273 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,250 pcm (120 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,273 pcm (134 new listings) £1,273 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,295 pcm (128 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,500 pcm (107 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,400 pcm (96 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,350 pcm (93 new listings) £1,350 pcm 2026 Q3

Schools in Whitstable

7 primary · 0 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding
  • Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School primary · Outstanding
  • Swalecliffe Community Primary School primary · Good
  • Joy Lane Primary Foundation School primary · Good
  • Whitstable Junior School primary · Good
  • St Alphege Church of England Infant School primary · Good
  • Westmeads Community Infant School primary · Requires improvement

Based on 31 homes to rent on Houses now, 455 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 Whitstable

What is the average rent in Whitstable?

The average rent for a home in Whitstable is £1,350 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,300 a month. This is based on the 31 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Whitstable rents for £1,275 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,675 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £405 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,050 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Whitstable?

Most rents in Whitstable are between £900 and £2,050 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Whitstable?

There are 35 homes to rent in Whitstable on Houses right now, plus 12 already let agreed. 35 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Whitstable?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Whitstable over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,395 a month, 12% higher than the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 14%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Whitstable?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Whitstable?

About 6.0% gross for flats and 5.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Whitstable over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Whitstable?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Whitstable. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.

Are rental homes in Whitstable furnished?

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

What are the schools like in Whitstable?

There are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in Whitstable. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Whitstable?

Stations in Whitstable include Whitstable and Chestfield and Swalecliffe.