Colchester

There are 310 results. Rental prices in CO5 range from £1.4k pcm to £4.1k pcm with an average price of £1.9k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in CO5, Colchester

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Rental market in CO5

Average rent £1,861 pcm typical £1,600 pcm
Most rents £1,388 – £4,125 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 10 6 more let agreed
New to rent 14 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.2% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

11 homes · share, count and typical rent
Semi-detached houses 45.5% 5 · £1.5k
Detached houses 27.3% 3 · £3.3k
Bungalows 9.1% 1 · £1.5k
Flats and apartments 9.1% 1 · £1.6k
Other homes 9.1% 1 · £1.8k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 9.1% 1 · £1.6k
2 bedrooms 9.1% 1 · £1.4k
3 bedrooms 54.5% 6 · £1.5k
4 bedrooms 18.2% 2 · £2.9k
5+ bedrooms 9.1% 1 · £5k

Rent bands

11 homes
Under £1,500 pcm 18.2% 2
£1,500 – £1,600 pcm 27.3% 3
£1,600 – £2,600 pcm 27.3% 3
£2,600 pcm and over 27.3% 3

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.7% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in CO5 2024 Q4: £1,300 pcm (63 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,400 pcm (85 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,300 pcm (51 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,295 pcm (53 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,195 pcm (85 new listings) £1,195 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,313 pcm (44 new listings) £1,313 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,325 pcm (48 new listings) £1,325 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,400 pcm (63 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around CO5

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. CO1 £1,150 pcm
  2. CO3 £1,150 pcm
  3. CM8 £1,200 pcm
  4. CO2 £1,200 pcm
  5. CO4 £1,425 pcm
  6. CM9 £1,450 pcm
  7. CO5 £1,600 pcm
  8. CO6 £1,750 pcm

Getting to know CO5

stations in CO5

Schools in CO5

10 primary · 1 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding
  • Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
  • Mersea Island School primary · Good
  • St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School primary · Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge primary · Good
  • Milldene Primary School primary · Good
  • Langenhoe Community Primary School and Pre-School primary · Good

Based on 11 homes to rent on Houses now, 237 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 CO5

What is the average rent in CO5?

The average rent for a home in CO5 is £1,860 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,600 a month. This is based on the 11 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in CO5?

Most rents in CO5 are between £1,390 and £4,125 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £2,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in CO5?

There are 10 homes to rent in CO5 on Houses right now, plus 6 already let agreed. 14 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in CO5?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in CO5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 6%, 2-bedroom homes are down 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in CO5?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 64% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in CO5?

Around 5.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,600 a month with a typical sold price of £371,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in CO5?

Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes to rent in CO5. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows.

Where is it cheaper to rent near CO5?

Of the areas around CO5, CO1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by CO3 (£1,150 a month) and CM8 (£1,200 a month). CO5 itself is £1,600 a month.

What are the schools like in CO5?

There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in CO5. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near CO5?

Stations in CO5 include Kelvedon.