Folkestone Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Folkestone's 2025 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 Folkestone?

The average monthly rent for a house in Folkestone is £1,514, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,276 for a two-bedroom, £1,521 for a three-bedroom, £1,700 for a four-bedroom, and £2,057 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Folkestone feature gardens and parking?

In Folkestone, 83% of houses have a garden and 73% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Folkestone?

The housing mix in Folkestone is 18% detached, 30% semi-detached, 45% terraced, and 8% other.

£1,514
Average Rent
£1,276
2 Bed
£1,521
3 Bed
£1,700
4 Bed
£2,057
5 Bed
83%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
73%
Include parking
Detached: 18%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 45%
Other: 8%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Folkestone is CT18, where the average monthly rent is £1,880. The second and third most expensive areas are CT21 with an average rent of £1,437 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,382 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Folkestone is CT19, where the average monthly rent is £1,355. The second and third cheapest areas are CT20 with an average rent of £1,382 and CT21 with an average rent of £1,437 .

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 Folkestone?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Folkestone is £1,057, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £857 for a one-bedroom, £1,141 for a two-bedroom, £1,553 for a three-bedroom, and £1,475 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Folkestone feature balconies and parking?

In Folkestone, 14% of flats have a balcony and 58% include parking.

£1,057
Average Rent
£857
1 Bed
£1,141
2 Bed
£1,553
3 Bed
£1,475
4 Bed
14%
Have a balcony
58%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Folkestone is CT21, where the average monthly rent is £1,176. The second and third most expensive areas are CT18 with an average rent of £1,115 and CT20 with an average rent of £1,007 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Folkestone is CT19, where the average monthly rent is £931. The second and third cheapest areas are CT20 with an average rent of £1,007 and CT18 with an average rent of £1,115 .

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