Properties to rent in SS2
Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea
There are 48 results. Rental prices in SS2 range from £883 pcm to £2.8k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SS2, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in SS2
What's to rent
54 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
54 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 35% | 57% |
| Typical rent | £1,900 pcm | £1,100 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.6% | 6.6% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SS2
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SS2
stations in SS2Schools in SS2
4 primary · 2 secondary · 80% rated good or outstanding- Southend High School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
- St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School primary · Good
- Cecil Jones Academy secondary · Good
- Bournemouth Park Academy primary · Not yet rated
- Hamstel Junior School primary · Not yet rated
- Hamstel Infant School and Nursery primary · Not yet rated
Based on 54 homes to rent on Houses now, 754 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 SS2
What is the average rent in SS2?
The average rent for a home in SS2 is £1,440 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,315 a month. This is based on the 54 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SS2?
A typical 2-bedroom home in SS2 rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,850 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £600 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £965 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in SS2?
Most rents in SS2 are between £885 and £2,715 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £990 a month, and one in five £1,900 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in SS2?
There are 48 homes to rent in SS2 on Houses right now, plus 25 already let agreed. 52 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SS2?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent in SS2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,275 a month, 1.7% lower than the year before (£1,295 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SS2?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 56% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in SS2?
About 6.6% gross for houses and 6.6% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in SS2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SS2?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in SS2. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,200 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SS2?
Of the areas around SS2, SS3 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,195 a month, followed by SS0 (£1,215 a month) and SS1 (£1,225 a month). SS2 itself is £1,315 a month.
Are rental homes in SS2 furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in SS2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in SS2?
There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in SS2. 80% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SS2?
Stations in SS2 include Prittlewell, Southend Victoria, Southend Airport and Southend East.