Properties to rent in CO1
Colchester
There are 53 results. Rental prices in CO1 range from £725 pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in CO1, Colchester
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Rental market in CO1
What's to rent
57 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
57 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 44% | 51% |
| Typical rent | £1,300 pcm | £1,050 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.6% | 8.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around CO1
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know CO1
stations in CO1Schools in CO1
4 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- St James' Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- North Primary School and Nursery primary · Good
- Kendall Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester primary · Not yet rated
Based on 57 homes to rent on Houses now, 987 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 CO1
What is the average rent in CO1?
The average rent for a home in CO1 is £1,175 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 57 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CO1?
A typical 2-bedroom home in CO1 rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,450 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £900 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in CO1?
Most rents in CO1 are between £755 and £2,660 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in CO1?
There are 53 homes to rent in CO1 on Houses right now, plus 38 already let agreed. 57 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in CO1?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in CO1 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).
How quickly do rental homes let in CO1?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in CO1?
About 8.1% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CO1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in CO1?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in CO1. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,300 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near CO1?
Of the areas around CO1, CO3 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,200 a month, followed by CO2 (£1,215 a month) and CO7 (£1,325 a month). CO1 itself is £1,150 a month.
Are rental homes in CO1 furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in CO1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in CO1?
There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in CO1. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near CO1?
Stations in CO1 include Colchester, Colchester Town and Hythe.