Houses to rent in Chatham, Medway
There are 131 results for Chatham, Medway. Rental prices in Chatham range from £750 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Chatham, Medway
3 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Chatham
What's to rent
157 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
157 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 62% | 33% |
| Typical rent | £1,300 pcm | £1,050 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 7.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −3.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Chatham
typical rent, cheapest first- Chatham £1,225 pcm
- Rochester £1,275 pcm
- Gillingham £1,300 pcm
Getting to know Chatham
stations in ChathamSchools in Chatham
21 primary · 7 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding- Fort Pitt Grammar School secondary · Outstanding
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- The Victory Academy secondary · Good
- Holcombe Grammar School secondary · Good
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School secondary · Good
- Chatham Grammar School for Girls secondary · Good
Based on 157 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,580 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 Chatham
What is the average rent in Chatham?
The average rent for a home in Chatham is £1,245 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,225 a month. This is based on the 157 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Chatham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Chatham rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,390 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £190 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Chatham?
Most rents in Chatham are between £800 and £1,970 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 £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Chatham?
There are 131 homes to rent in Chatham on Houses right now, plus 54 already let agreed. 146 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Chatham?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Chatham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, 3.8% lower than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 5%, 2-bedroom homes are down 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Chatham?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Chatham?
About 7.9% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Chatham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Chatham?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Chatham. Flats and apartments come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,300 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Chatham?
Of the areas around Chatham, Rochester is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,275 a month, followed by Gillingham (£1,300 a month). Chatham itself is £1,225 a month.
Are rental homes in Chatham furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Chatham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Chatham?
There are 21 primary and 7 secondary schools in Chatham. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Chatham?
Stations in Chatham include Chatham.