Colchester

There are 273 results. Rental prices in CO5 range from £922 pcm to £3.4k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in CO5, Colchester

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Rental market in CO5

Average rent £1,548 pcm typical £1,388 pcm
Most rents £922 – £3,440 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 14 7 more let agreed
New to rent 15 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 4.4% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

14 homes · share, count and typical rent
Semi-detached houses 35.7% 5 · £1.4k
Detached houses 21.4% 3 · £2.6k
Flats and apartments 21.4% 3 · £995
Terraced houses 14.3% 2 · £1.6k
Bungalows 7.1% 1 · £1.3k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 14.3% 2 · £890
2 bedrooms 35.7% 5 · £1.3k
3 bedrooms 21.4% 3 · £1.6k
4 bedrooms 21.4% 3 · £2.2k
5+ bedrooms 7.1% 1 · £5k

Rent bands

14 homes
Under £1,200 pcm 21.4% 3
£1,200 – £1,600 pcm 42.9% 6
£1,600 – £2,200 pcm 14.3% 2
£2,200 pcm and over 21.4% 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: £1,300 pcm (46 new listings) £1,300 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 £1,200 pcm
  3. CO2 £1,213 pcm
  4. CM8 £1,225 pcm
  5. CM9 £1,250 pcm
  6. CO5 £1,388 pcm
  7. CO4 £1,500 pcm
  8. CO6 £1,800 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 14 homes to rent on Houses now, 246 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 CO5

What is the average rent in CO5?

The average rent for a home in CO5 is £1,550 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,390 a month. This is based on the 14 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CO5?

A typical 2-bedroom home in CO5 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,550 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,200 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in CO5?

Most rents in CO5 are between £920 and £3,440 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,200 a month, and one in five £2,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in CO5?

There are 14 homes to rent in CO5 on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 15 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%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-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 65% 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 4.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,390 a month with a typical sold price of £380,000. 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 a third of homes to rent in CO5. Detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments.

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 (£1,200 a month) and CO2 (£1,215 a month). CO5 itself is £1,390 a month.

Are rental homes in CO5 furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes in CO5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

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.