Kent Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Kent'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 Kent?

The average monthly rent for a house in Kent is £1,850, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,388 for a two-bedroom, £1,712 for a three-bedroom, £2,258 for a four-bedroom, and £3,037 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Kent feature gardens and parking?

In Kent, 86% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Kent?

The housing mix in Kent is 23% detached, 30% semi-detached, 38% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,850
Average Rent
£1,388
2 Bed
£1,712
3 Bed
£2,258
4 Bed
£3,037
5 Bed
86%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
80%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 38%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Kent is TN13, where the average monthly rent is £3,424. The second and third most expensive areas are TN15 with an average rent of £3,030 and TN14 with an average rent of £2,944 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Kent is CT17, where the average monthly rent is £1,094. The second and third cheapest areas are ME11 with an average rent of £1,263 and ME12 with an average rent of £1,272 .

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 Kent?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Kent is £1,171, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,004 for a one-bedroom, £1,301 for a two-bedroom, £1,537 for a three-bedroom, and £1,852 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Kent feature balconies and parking?

In Kent, 21% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£1,171
Average Rent
£1,004
1 Bed
£1,301
2 Bed
£1,537
3 Bed
£1,852
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Kent is TN13, where the average monthly rent is £1,713. The second and third most expensive areas are DA14 with an average rent of £1,582 and TN2 with an average rent of £1,561 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Kent is ME11, where the average monthly rent is £550. The second and third cheapest areas are CT15 with an average rent of £800 and CT16 with an average rent of £824 .

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