Colchester

There are 75 results. Rental prices in CO3 range from £1.1k pcm to £2.4k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in CO3, Colchester

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Rental market in CO3

Average rent £1,383 pcm typical £1,200 pcm
Most rents £1,000 – £2,600 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 27 24 more let agreed
New to rent 44 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −4.0% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.0–7.2% houses 5.0%, flats 7.2%

What's to rent

31 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 45.2% 14 · £1.1k
Semi-detached houses 19.4% 6 · £1.6k
Terraced houses 19.4% 6 · £1.3k
Detached houses 9.7% 3 · £2.6k
Other homes 6.5% 2 · £1.5k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 6.5% 2 · £988
1 bedroom 25.8% 8 · £1.1k
2 bedrooms 35.5% 11 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 16.1% 5 · £1.6k
4 bedrooms 9.7% 3 · £1.8k
5+ bedrooms 6.5% 2 · £2.6k

Rent bands

31 homes
Under £1,100 pcm 25.8% 8
£1,100 – £1,200 pcm 12.9% 4
£1,200 – £1,300 pcm 25.8% 8
£1,300 – £1,800 pcm 12.9% 4
£1,800 pcm and over 22.6% 7

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent48%45%
Typical rent£1,550 pcm£1,075 pcm
Average bedrooms2.91.5
Typical time to let2 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.0%7.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in CO3 2024 Q4: £1,250 pcm (110 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,250 pcm (164 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,200 pcm (164 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,212 pcm (149 new listings) £1,212 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,200 pcm (145 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,075 pcm (167 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,225 pcm (140 new listings) £1,225 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,200 pcm (150 new listings) £1,200 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around CO3

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. CO1 £1,150 pcm
  2. CO3 £1,200 pcm
  3. CO2 £1,213 pcm
  4. CO5 £1,295 pcm
  5. CO7 £1,325 pcm
  6. CO4 £1,500 pcm
  7. CO6 £2,000 pcm

Getting to know CO3

stations in CO3

Schools in CO3

9 primary · 6 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding
  • Hamilton Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Home Farm Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester primary · Outstanding
  • Philip Morant School and College secondary · Good
  • The Stanway School secondary · Good
  • St Helena School secondary · Good

Based on 31 homes to rent on Houses now, 621 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 CO3

What is the average rent in CO3?

The average rent for a home in CO3 is £1,385 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,200 a month. This is based on the 31 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CO3?

A typical 2-bedroom home in CO3 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,550 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,075 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,800 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in CO3?

Most rents in CO3 are between £1,000 and £2,600 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,100 a month, and one in five £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in CO3?

There are 27 homes to rent in CO3 on Houses right now, plus 24 already let agreed. 44 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in CO3?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in CO3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 4% lower than the year before (£1,250 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 11% and 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in CO3?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in CO3?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CO3 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in CO3?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in CO3. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,075 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,550 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near CO3?

Of the areas around CO3, CO1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by CO2 (£1,215 a month) and CO5 (£1,295 a month). CO3 itself is £1,200 a month.

Are rental homes in CO3 furnished?

Only a few rental homes in CO3 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in CO3?

There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in CO3. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near CO3?

Stations in CO3 include Colchester Town.