Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Colchester 2026
The average monthly private rent in Colchester is £1,200, a change of +1.7% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,200
Annual change
+1.7%
Gross yield
4.8%
Colchester rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£821 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,066 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,306 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,801 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Colchester
With an average price of £297,824 and average rent of £1,200 per month, Colchester offers a gross rental yield of about 4.8%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.