Colchester

There are 275 results. Rental prices in CO6 range from £786 pcm to £4.8k pcm with an average price of £1.7k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in CO6, Colchester

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Properties to rent near CO6

Rental market in CO6

Average rent £1,681 pcm typical £1,700 pcm
Most rents £786 – £4,760 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 23 13 more let agreed
New to rent 20 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year −8.2% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 6.4–7.6% houses 6.4%, flats 7.6%

What's to rent

23 homes · share, count and typical rent
Detached houses 34.8% 8 · £2.5k
Flats and apartments 21.7% 5 · £1.1k
Semi-detached houses 13.0% 3 · £1.8k
Terraced houses 13.0% 3 · £2.1k
Other homes 8.7% 2 · £868
Park and mobile homes 4.3% 1 · £775
Bungalows 4.3% 1 · £1.5k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 17.4% 4 · £860
2 bedrooms 21.7% 5 · £1.1k
3 bedrooms 34.8% 8 · £1.9k
4 bedrooms 8.7% 2 · £2.4k
5+ bedrooms 17.4% 4 · £3.8k

Rent bands

23 homes
Under £950 pcm 17.4% 4
£950 – £1,400 pcm 17.4% 4
£1,400 – £1,900 pcm 21.7% 5
£1,900 – £2,500 pcm 21.7% 5
£2,500 pcm and over 21.7% 5

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent65%22%
Typical rent£2,100 pcm£1,095 pcm
Average bedrooms3.81.8
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield6.4%7.6%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −8.3% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in CO6 2024 Q4: £1,473 pcm (50 new listings) £1,473 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,650 pcm (103 new listings) £1,650 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,450 pcm (71 new listings) £1,450 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,525 pcm (64 new listings) £1,525 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,400 pcm (87 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,438 pcm (74 new listings) £1,438 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,400 pcm (85 new listings) £1,400 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,350 pcm (69 new listings) £1,350 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around CO6

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. CO1 £1,150 pcm
  2. CO2 £1,250 pcm
  3. CO9 £1,250 pcm
  4. CO3 £1,263 pcm
  5. CO5 £1,400 pcm
  6. CO4 £1,550 pcm
  7. CO6 £1,700 pcm

Schools in CO6

11 primary · 1 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding
  • The Honywood Community Science School secondary · Good
  • Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt primary · Good
  • Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery primary · Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall primary · Good
  • Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School primary · Good
  • Nayland Primary School primary · Good

Based on 23 homes to rent on Houses now, 319 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 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in CO6

What is the average rent in CO6?

The average rent for a home in CO6 is £1,680 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,700 a month. This is based on the 23 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CO6?

A typical 2-bedroom home in CO6 rents for £1,095 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,850 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £755 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £860 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in CO6?

Most rents in CO6 are between £785 and £4,760 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £2,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in CO6?

There are 23 homes to rent in CO6 on Houses right now, plus 13 already let agreed. 20 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in CO6?

No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in CO6 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,400 a month, 8.2% lower than the year before (£1,525 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in CO6?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in CO6?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 6.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CO6 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in CO6?

Detached houses are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in CO6. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,095 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,500 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near CO6?

Of the areas around CO6, CO1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by CO2 (£1,250 a month) and CO9 (£1,250 a month). CO6 itself is £1,700 a month.

Are rental homes in CO6 furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes in CO6 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in CO6?

There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in CO6. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near CO6?

Stations in CO6 include Chappel and Wakes Colne, Bures, Marks Tey and Colchester.