Harlow

There are 45 results. Rental prices in CM20 range from £1k pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in CM20, Harlow

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Rental market in CM20

Average rent £1,531 pcm typical £1,500 pcm
Most rents £1,036 – £2,713 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 45 19 more let agreed
New to rent 35 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −8.2% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 6.9–8.5% houses 6.9%, flats 8.5%

What's to rent

44 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 79.5% 35 · £1.4k
Terraced houses 9.1% 4 · £1.8k
Semi-detached houses 6.8% 3 · £5.6k
Detached houses 2.3% 1 · £2.8k
Other homes 2.3% 1 · £1.6k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.5% 2 · £1.1k
1 bedroom 27.3% 12 · £1.2k
2 bedrooms 52.3% 23 · £1.5k
3 bedrooms 4.5% 2 · £2k
4 bedrooms 6.8% 3 · £2.5k
5+ bedrooms 4.5% 2 · £5.6k

Rent bands

44 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 15.9% 7
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 15.9% 7
£1,400 – £1,500 pcm 13.6% 6
£1,500 – £1,800 pcm 31.8% 14
£1,800 pcm and over 22.7% 10

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent18%80%
Typical rent£1,950 pcm£1,425 pcm
Average bedrooms3.31.8
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield6.9%8.5%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −10.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in CM20 2024 Q4: £1,500 pcm (133 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,525 pcm (101 new listings) £1,525 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,500 pcm (178 new listings) £1,500 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,550 pcm (286 new listings) £1,550 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,600 pcm (181 new listings) £1,600 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,395 pcm (187 new listings) £1,395 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,350 pcm (159 new listings) £1,350 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,350 pcm (174 new listings) £1,350 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around CM20

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. CM21 £1,225 pcm
  2. EN11 £1,313 pcm
  3. CM20 £1,500 pcm
  4. CM18 £1,600 pcm
  5. CM17 £1,638 pcm
  6. CM19 £1,700 pcm

Schools in CM20

6 primary · 1 secondary · 71% rated good or outstanding
  • Burnt Mill Academy secondary · Good
  • Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery primary · Good
  • Freshwaters Primary Academy primary · Good
  • St Alban's Catholic Academy primary · Good
  • Pemberley Academy primary · Good
  • The Downs Primary School and Nursery primary · Requires improvement

Based on 44 homes to rent on Houses now, 670 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 CM20

What is the average rent in CM20?

The average rent for a home in CM20 is £1,530 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,500 a month. This is based on the 44 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in CM20?

Most rents in CM20 are between £1,035 and £2,715 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 CM20?

There are 45 homes to rent in CM20 on Houses right now, plus 19 already let agreed. 35 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in CM20?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in CM20 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,400 a month, 8.2% lower than the year before (£1,525 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in CM20?

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 CM20?

About 8.5% gross for flats and 6.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CM20 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in CM20?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in CM20. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Where is it cheaper to rent near CM20?

Of the areas around CM20, CM21 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,225 a month, followed by EN11 (£1,315 a month) and CM18 (£1,600 a month). CM20 itself is £1,500 a month.

Are rental homes in CM20 furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in CM20 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in CM20?

There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in CM20. 71% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near CM20?

Stations in CM20 include Harlow Town and Harlow Mill.