Houses to rent in Rochester, Medway
There are 93 results for Rochester, Medway. Rental prices in Rochester range from £700 pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Properties to rent in Rochester, Medway
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Rental market in Rochester
What's to rent
109 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
109 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 41% | 55% |
| Typical rent | £1,600 pcm | £1,115 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | 7.4% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Rochester
typical rent, cheapest first- Chatham £1,250 pcm
- Rochester £1,350 pcm
Getting to know Rochester
stations in RochesterSchools in Rochester
15 primary · 4 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School secondary · Outstanding
- St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Strood Academy secondary · Good
- The Rochester Grammar School secondary · Good
- The Thomas Aveling School secondary · Good
- Cedar Children's Academy primary · Good
Based on 109 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,263 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 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Rochester
What is the average rent in Rochester?
The average rent for a home in Rochester is £1,345 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,350 a month. This is based on the 109 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Rochester?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Rochester rents for £1,350 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,575 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £225 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £995 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,450 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Rochester?
Most rents in Rochester are between £720 and £2,550 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 £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Rochester?
There are 93 homes to rent in Rochester on Houses right now, plus 26 already let agreed. 97 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Rochester?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in Rochester over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,275 a month, 1.9% lower than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Rochester?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 60% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Rochester?
About 7.4% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Rochester over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Rochester?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Rochester. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,115 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,750 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Rochester?
Of the areas around Rochester, Chatham is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,250 a month. Rochester itself is £1,350 a month.
Are rental homes in Rochester furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Rochester that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Rochester?
There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in Rochester. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Rochester?
Stations in Rochester include Strood and Rochester.