Average Rent in Folkestone and Hythe
As of January 2026, the average rent in Folkestone and Hythe is £1,120/month — 16% below the England average of £1,332. Rents are rising quickly, up +7.4% in the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,120/month (16% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents rising fast: +7.4% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £765/month
- LHA shortfall of £256/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Folkestone and Hythe breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,120 | +7.4% |
| 1 bedroom | £765 | +8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | £980 | +7.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,221 | +7.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,646 | +6.6% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Folkestone and Hythe also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,536 |
| Semi-detached | £1,262 |
| Terraced | £1,141 |
| Flat / maisonette | £876 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Dover-Shepway area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £430 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £509 | £765 | +£256 |
| 2 bed | £693 | £980 | +£287 |
| 3 bed | £863 | £1,221 | +£358 |
| 4 bed | £1,197 | £1,646 | +£449 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Folkestone and Hythe: what to know
Folkestone and Hythe is in the South East region of England. The average rent of £1,120 per month is 16% below the England average of £1,332. This is 19% below the South East regional average of £1,379.
Rents in Folkestone and Hythe are rising quickly — up +7.4% over the past year, faster than the South East average of +3.8%. For renters already in the area, this makes staying put more attractive than moving — and for newcomers, it highlights the importance of acting quickly when a suitable property appears.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £765, but the LHA rate for the Dover-Shepway BRMA is £509 \u2014 a shortfall of £256/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Folkestone and Hythe?
The average rent in Folkestone and Hythe is £1,120 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £765, a 2-bed £980, a 3-bed £1,221.
Is rent in Folkestone and Hythe going up or down?
Rents in Folkestone and Hythe have increased by +7.4% over the past year. This is well above the national average rate of increase, putting extra pressure on renters.
How does rent in Folkestone and Hythe compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Folkestone and Hythe (£765) is £256 above the LHA rate of £509 for the Dover-Shepway area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
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