Rent · July 2026
Average rent in Colchester 2026
The average monthly private rent in Colchester is £1,196, a change of +2.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,196
Annual change
+2.3%
Gross yield
4.8%
Colchester rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£819 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,062 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,299 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,794 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Colchester
With an average price of £298,003 and average rent of £1,196 per month, Colchester offers a gross rental yield of about 4.8%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.