Properties to rent in CR8
Purley, Kenley
There are 91 results. Rental prices in CR8 range from £1.3k pcm to £3.9k pcm with an average price of £2k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in CR8, Purley, Kenley
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in CR8
What's to rent
99 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
99 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 25% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £2,500 pcm | £1,700 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −1.4% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around CR8
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know CR8
stations in CR8Schools in CR8
6 primary · 3 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Riddlesdown Collegiate secondary · Outstanding
- Harris Primary Academy Kenley primary · Outstanding
- Beaumont Primary School primary · Outstanding
- The John Fisher School secondary · Good
- Thomas More Catholic School secondary · Good
- The Hayes Primary School primary · Good
Based on 99 homes to rent on Houses now, 977 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 CR8
What is the average rent in CR8?
The average rent for a home in CR8 is £2,010 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,900 a month. This is based on the 99 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in CR8?
A typical 2-bedroom home in CR8 rents for £1,750 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,300 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £550 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,400 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,500 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in CR8?
Most rents in CR8 are between £1,390 and £3,600 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 £2,500 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in CR8?
There are 91 homes to rent in CR8 on Houses right now, plus 17 already let agreed. 66 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in CR8?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in CR8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,750 a month, 2.8% lower than the year before (£1,800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 7%.
How quickly do rental homes let in CR8?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 56% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in CR8?
About 7.0% gross for flats and 4.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in CR8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in CR8?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in CR8. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,700 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,000 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near CR8?
Of the areas around CR8, SM6 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,550 a month, followed by CR0 (£1,650 a month) and CR2 (£1,665 a month). CR8 itself is £1,900 a month.
Are rental homes in CR8 furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in CR8 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in CR8?
There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in CR8. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near CR8?
Stations in CR8 include Purley, Reedham, Kenley and Riddlesdown.