Braintree Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Braintree's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Braintree?

The average monthly rent for a house in Braintree is £1,690, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,298 for a two-bedroom, £1,573 for a three-bedroom, £2,279 for a four-bedroom, and £2,683 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Braintree feature gardens and parking?

In Braintree, 91% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Braintree?

The housing mix in Braintree is 33% detached, 32% semi-detached, 27% terraced, and 8% other.

£1,690
Average Rent
£1,298
2 Bed
£1,573
3 Bed
£2,279
4 Bed
£2,683
5 Bed
91%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 33%
Semi-Detached: 32%
Terraced: 27%
Other: 8%

What is the most expensive area in Braintree to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Braintree is CM6, where the average monthly rent is £2,396. The second and third most expensive areas are CM3 with an average rent of £1,893 and CM9 with an average rent of £1,786 .

What is the cheapest area in Braintree to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Braintree is CB9, where the average monthly rent is £1,314. The second and third cheapest areas are CO10 with an average rent of £1,392 and CO9 with an average rent of £1,454 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Braintree?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Braintree is £1,045, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £957 for a one-bedroom, £1,097 for a two-bedroom, £1,351 for a three-bedroom, and £1,300 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Braintree feature balconies and parking?

In Braintree, 12% of flats have a balcony and 86% include parking.

£1,045
Average Rent
£957
1 Bed
£1,097
2 Bed
£1,351
3 Bed
£1,300
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
86%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Braintree to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Braintree is CM3, where the average monthly rent is £1,186. The second and third most expensive areas are CM9 with an average rent of £1,181 and CM77 with an average rent of £1,143 .

What is the cheapest area in Braintree to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Braintree is CO10, where the average monthly rent is £876. The second and third cheapest areas are CO6 with an average rent of £931 and CB9 with an average rent of £953 .

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