Rochester Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Rochester'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 Rochester?

The average monthly rent for a house in Rochester is £1,559, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,281 for a two-bedroom, £1,571 for a three-bedroom, £1,865 for a four-bedroom, and £3,300 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Rochester feature gardens and parking?

In Rochester, 80% of houses have a garden and 73% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Rochester?

The housing mix in Rochester is 10% detached, 27% semi-detached, 59% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,559
Average Rent
£1,281
2 Bed
£1,571
3 Bed
£1,865
4 Bed
£3,300
5 Bed
80%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
73%
Include parking
Detached: 10%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 59%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Rochester is ME3, where the average monthly rent is £1,777. The second and third most expensive areas are ME1 with an average rent of £1,631 and ME5 with an average rent of £1,558 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Rochester is ME4, where the average monthly rent is £1,338. The second and third cheapest areas are ME2 with an average rent of £1,493 and ME5 with an average rent of £1,558 .

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 Rochester?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Rochester is £1,189, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,054 for a one-bedroom, £1,292 for a two-bedroom, £1,465 for a three-bedroom, and £1,820 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Rochester feature balconies and parking?

In Rochester, 23% of flats have a balcony and 77% include parking.

£1,189
Average Rent
£1,054
1 Bed
£1,292
2 Bed
£1,465
3 Bed
£1,820
4 Bed
23%
Have a balcony
77%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Rochester is ME4, where the average monthly rent is £1,380. The second and third most expensive areas are ME2 with an average rent of £1,244 and ME1 with an average rent of £1,177 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Rochester is ME5, where the average monthly rent is £1,061. The second and third cheapest areas are ME3 with an average rent of £1,083 and ME1 with an average rent of £1,177 .

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