Essex Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Essex's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Essex?
The average monthly rent for a house in Essex is £1,917, costing on average £4 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,474 for a two-bedroom, £1,802 for a three-bedroom, £2,366 for a four-bedroom, and £2,813 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Essex feature gardens and parking?
In Essex, 87% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Essex?
The housing mix in Essex is 24% detached, 31% semi-detached, 34% terraced, and 11% other.
What is the most expensive area in Essex to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Essex is CM16, where the average monthly rent is £3,569. The second and third most expensive areas are CM5 with an average rent of £3,277 and IG7 with an average rent of £2,993 .
What is the cheapest area in Essex to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Essex is CO1, where the average monthly rent is £1,236. The second and third cheapest areas are CO12 with an average rent of £1,267 and CB9 with an average rent of £1,314 .
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 Essex?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Essex is £1,238, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,074 for a one-bedroom, £1,332 for a two-bedroom, £1,747 for a three-bedroom, and £1,722 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Essex feature balconies and parking?
In Essex, 18% of flats have a balcony and 77% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Essex to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Essex is IG7, where the average monthly rent is £1,957. The second and third most expensive areas are IG9 with an average rent of £1,905 and IG8 with an average rent of £1,850 .
What is the cheapest area in Essex to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Essex is CO16, where the average monthly rent is £788. The second and third cheapest areas are CO12 with an average rent of £796 and CO14 with an average rent of £872 .
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