Properties to rent in CO3
Colchester
There are 33 results. Rental prices in CO3 range from £1k pcm to £2.6k 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
What's to rent
38 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
38 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 45% | 50% |
| Typical rent | £1,600 pcm | £1,100 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 2 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 7.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.0% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around CO3
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know CO3
stations in CO3Schools 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 38 homes to rent on Houses now, 617 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 £1,405 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,265 a month. This is based on the 38 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 £1,285 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,700 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £415 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,050 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,750 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in CO3?
Most rents in CO3 are between £1,020 and £2,600 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in CO3?
There are 33 homes to rent in CO3 on Houses right now, plus 25 already let agreed. 45 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in CO3?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in CO3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 1.3% lower than the year before (£1,215 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 7.3% gross for flats and 5.2% 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 half of homes to rent in CO3. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,600 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 (£1,250 a month) and CO7 (£1,275 a month). CO3 itself is £1,265 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.