Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Colchester 2026
The average monthly private rent in Colchester is £1,211, a change of +4.5% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,211
Annual change
+4.5%
Gross yield
4.9%
Colchester rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£829 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,075 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,315 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,819 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Colchester
With an average price of £298,311 and average rent of £1,211 per month, Colchester offers a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.