Canterbury Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Canterbury'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 Canterbury?

The average monthly rent for a house in Canterbury is £1,533, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,217 for a two-bedroom, £1,471 for a three-bedroom, £2,006 for a four-bedroom, and £2,317 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Canterbury feature gardens and parking?

In Canterbury, 83% of houses have a garden and 74% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Canterbury?

The housing mix in Canterbury is 21% detached, 26% semi-detached, 41% terraced, and 12% other.

£1,533
Average Rent
£1,217
2 Bed
£1,471
3 Bed
£2,006
4 Bed
£2,317
5 Bed
83%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
74%
Include parking
Detached: 21%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 41%
Other: 12%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Canterbury is CT7, where the average monthly rent is £1,891. The second and third most expensive areas are CT5 with an average rent of £1,856 and CT18 with an average rent of £1,749 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Canterbury is CT17, where the average monthly rent is £1,094. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £1,288 and CT11 with an average rent of £1,329 .

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 Canterbury?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Canterbury is £1,015, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £860 for a one-bedroom, £1,095 for a two-bedroom, £1,316 for a three-bedroom, and £1,682 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Canterbury feature balconies and parking?

In Canterbury, 17% of flats have a balcony and 57% include parking.

£1,015
Average Rent
£860
1 Bed
£1,095
2 Bed
£1,316
3 Bed
£1,682
4 Bed
17%
Have a balcony
57%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Canterbury is CT2, where the average monthly rent is £1,196. The second and third most expensive areas are CT21 with an average rent of £1,160 and CT1 with an average rent of £1,147 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Canterbury is CT15, where the average monthly rent is £800. The second and third cheapest areas are CT16 with an average rent of £824 and CT17 with an average rent of £858 .

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