Properties to rent in CM1
Chelmsford, Writtle
There are 78 results. Rental prices in CM1 range from £1.1k pcm to £3.2k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in CM1, Chelmsford, Writtle
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Rental market in CM1
What's to rent
83 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
83 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 25% | 67% |
| Typical rent | £1,700 pcm | £1,300 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.6% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +1.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around CM1
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know CM1
stations in CM1Schools in CM1
17 primary · 6 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford secondary · Outstanding
- The Boswells School secondary · Good
- Chelmer Valley High School secondary · Good
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford secondary · Good
- Westlands Community Primary School primary · Good
- The Tyrrells School primary · Good
Based on 83 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,455 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 CM1
What is the average rent in CM1?
The average rent for a home in CM1 is £1,520 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,400 a month. This is based on the 83 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CM1?
A typical 2-bedroom home in CM1 rents for £1,500 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,700 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,250 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,300 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in CM1?
Most rents in CM1 are between £1,075 and £2,595 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in CM1?
There are 78 homes to rent in CM1 on Houses right now, plus 36 already let agreed. 78 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in CM1?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in CM1 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,500 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£1,450 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are down 2%.
How quickly do rental homes let in CM1?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 64% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in CM1?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 4.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CM1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in CM1?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in CM1. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,300 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,800 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near CM1?
Of the areas around CM1, CM8 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month, followed by CM2 (£1,475 a month) and CM3 (£1,600 a month). CM1 itself is £1,400 a month.
Are rental homes in CM1 furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in CM1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in CM1?
There are 17 primary and 6 secondary schools in CM1. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near CM1?
Stations in CM1 include Chelmsford.