Houses to rent in Southend-on-Sea, SS1
There are 329 results for Southend-on-Sea, SS1. Rental prices in Southend-on-Sea, SS1 range from £796 pcm to £3.5k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
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Rental market in Southend-on-Sea
What's to rent
340 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
340 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 25% | 70% |
| Typical rent | £1,800 pcm | £1,200 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.4% | 6.5% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −3.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Southend-on-Sea
typical rent, cheapest first- SS2 5EW £1,250 pcm
- Southend-on-Sea £1,250 pcm
Getting to know Southend-on-Sea
stations in Southend-on-Sea- Homes to rent near Prittlewell station
- Homes to rent near Southend Victoria station
- Homes to rent near Southend East station
- Homes to rent near Southend Central station
- Homes to rent near Southend Airport station
- Homes to rent near Westcliff station
- Homes to rent near Thorpe Bay station
- Homes to rent near Chalkwell station
Schools in Southend-on-Sea
30 primary · 11 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding- Southend High School for Boys secondary · Outstanding
- Southend High School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
- The Eastwood Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Blenheim Primary School primary · Outstanding
- West Leigh Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Barons Court Primary School and Nursery primary · Outstanding
Based on 340 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,961 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 Southend-on-Sea
What is the average rent in Southend-on-Sea?
The average rent for a home in Southend-on-Sea is £1,420 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 340 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Southend-on-Sea?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Southend-on-Sea rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,800 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £500 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £990 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,995 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Southend-on-Sea?
Most rents in Southend-on-Sea are between £800 and £3,500 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 Southend-on-Sea?
There are 329 homes to rent in Southend-on-Sea on Houses right now, plus 132 already let agreed. 279 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Southend-on-Sea?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Southend-on-Sea over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,250 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Southend-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea?
About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Southend-on-Sea over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Southend-on-Sea?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Southend-on-Sea. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,200 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,150 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Southend-on-Sea?
Of the areas around Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5EW is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,250 a month. Southend-on-Sea itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in Southend-on-Sea furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Southend-on-Sea that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Southend-on-Sea?
There are 30 primary and 11 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Southend-on-Sea?
Stations in Southend-on-Sea include Prittlewell, Southend Victoria, Southend East and Southend Central.