Properties to rent in BR8
Swanley
There are 196 results. Rental prices in BR8 range from £1.3k pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.7k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in BR8, Swanley
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Rental market in BR8
What's to rent
16 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
16 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 44% | 56% |
| Typical rent | £2,100 pcm | £1,500 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | 9.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around BR8
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know BR8
stations in BR8Schools in BR8
8 primary · 1 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding- Orchards Academy secondary · Good
- Hextable Primary School primary · Good
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley primary · Good
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Good
- High Firs Primary School primary · Good
- Horizon Primary Academy primary · Good
Based on 16 homes to rent on Houses now, 248 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 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in BR8
What is the average rent in BR8?
The average rent for a home in BR8 is £1,705 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,625 a month. This is based on the 16 homes to rent on Houses right now.
What is the price range of rental homes in BR8?
Most rents in BR8 are between £1,270 and £2,450 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £2,100 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in BR8?
There are 10 homes to rent in BR8 on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 14 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in BR8?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in BR8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,640 a month, 9.2% higher than the year before (£1,500 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in BR8?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in BR8?
About 9.0% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BR8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in BR8?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in BR8. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,500 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,950 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near BR8?
Of the areas around BR8, DA4 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,340 a month, followed by DA14 (£1,600 a month) and DA5 (£1,675 a month). BR8 itself is £1,625 a month.
Are rental homes in BR8 furnished?
Only a few rental homes in BR8 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in BR8?
There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in BR8. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near BR8?
Stations in BR8 include Swanley.