Properties to rent in CO4
Colchester
There are 95 results. Rental prices in CO4 range from £798 pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.6k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in CO4, Colchester
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Rental market in CO4
What's to rent
100 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
100 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 50% | 35% |
| Typical rent | £1,763 pcm | £995 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.1% | 6.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −2.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around CO4
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know CO4
stations in CO4Schools in CO4
16 primary · 2 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding- The Gilberd School secondary · Outstanding
- Colchester Academy secondary · Good
- Highwoods Community Primary School primary · Good
- Friars Grove Primary School primary · Good
- Queen Boudica Primary School primary · Good
- Brinkley Grove Primary School primary · Good
Based on 100 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,306 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 CO4
What is the average rent in CO4?
The average rent for a home in CO4 is £1,525 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,425 a month. This is based on the 100 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CO4?
A typical 2-bedroom home in CO4 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £250 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £895 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,100 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in CO4?
Most rents in CO4 are between £670 and £2,605 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 £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in CO4?
There are 95 homes to rent in CO4 on Houses right now, plus 35 already let agreed. 104 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in CO4?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in CO4 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,350 a month, 3.8% higher than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in CO4?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 67% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in CO4?
About 6.9% gross for flats and 6.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CO4 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in CO4?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in CO4. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £995 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,350 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near CO4?
Of the areas around CO4, CO1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by CO3 (£1,150 a month) and CO2 (£1,200 a month). CO4 itself is £1,425 a month.
Are rental homes in CO4 furnished?
About a third of rental homes in CO4 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in CO4?
There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in CO4. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near CO4?
Stations in CO4 include Colchester and Hythe.