Houses to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea

There are 53 results for Saint Leonards-on-sea. Rental prices in Saint Leonards-on-sea range from £759 pcm to £2k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.


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Rental market in Saint Leonards-on-sea

Average rent £1,186 pcm typical £1,150 pcm
Most rents £764 – £2,015 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 53 available now
New to rent 59 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.0–6.8% houses 5.0%, flats 6.8%

What's to rent

72 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 70.8% 51 · £1k
Semi-detached houses 9.7% 7 · £1.7k
Detached houses 6.9% 5 · £1.5k
Terraced houses 6.9% 5 · £1.3k
Bungalows 2.8% 2 · £1.3k
Other homes 2.8% 2 · £1.9k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.2% 3 · £675
1 bedroom 29.2% 21 · £850
2 bedrooms 30.6% 22 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 29.2% 21 · £1.3k
4 bedrooms 5.6% 4 · £2k
5+ bedrooms 1.4% 1 · £2.5k

Rent bands

72 homes
Under £880 pcm 20.8% 15
£880 – £1,000 pcm 9.7% 7
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 23.6% 17
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 25.0% 18
£1,400 pcm and over 20.8% 15

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent26%71%
Typical rent£1,400 pcm£1,000 pcm
Average bedrooms2.91.8
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.0%6.8%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Saint Leonards-on-sea 2024 Q4: £1,100 pcm (212 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,100 pcm (218 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,100 pcm (202 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,100 pcm (200 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,075 pcm (215 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,100 pcm (182 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,100 pcm (173 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,100 pcm (197 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Saint Leonards-on-sea

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Faversham £1,100 pcm
  2. Bexhill-on-Sea £1,100 pcm
  3. Saint Leonards-on-sea £1,150 pcm
  4. Cranbrook £1,250 pcm
  5. Romney Marsh £1,475 pcm

Schools in Saint Leonards-on-sea

11 primary · 2 secondary · 79% rated good or outstanding
  • Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
  • St Paul's Church of England Academy primary · Good
  • Silverdale Primary Academy primary · Good
  • Robsack Wood Primary Academy primary · Good
  • West St Leonards Primary Academy primary · Good
  • St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy primary · Good

Based on 72 homes to rent on Houses now, 773 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 Saint Leonards-on-sea

What is the average rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

The average rent for a home in Saint Leonards-on-sea is £1,185 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 72 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Saint Leonards-on-sea rents for £1,175 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,325 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £155 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £850 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

Most rents in Saint Leonards-on-sea are between £765 and £2,015 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £880 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

There are 53 homes to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea on Houses right now. 59 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

About 6.8% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Saint Leonards-on-sea over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Saint Leonards-on-sea. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,000 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,650 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Saint Leonards-on-sea?

Of the areas around Saint Leonards-on-sea, Faversham is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by Bexhill-on-Sea (£1,100 a month) and Cranbrook (£1,250 a month). Saint Leonards-on-sea itself is £1,150 a month.

Are rental homes in Saint Leonards-on-sea furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Saint Leonards-on-sea that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Saint Leonards-on-sea?

There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in Saint Leonards-on-sea. 79% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Saint Leonards-on-sea?

Stations in Saint Leonards-on-sea include West St Leonards, St.Leonards Warrior Square and Crowhurst.