City of London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover City of London's 2025 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 City of London?

The average monthly rent for a house in City of London is £3,950, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £4,155 for a two-bedroom, £3,254 for a three-bedroom, £4,108 for a four-bedroom, and £4,950 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in City of London feature gardens and parking?

In City of London, 54% of houses have a garden and 40% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in City of London?

The housing mix in City of London is 0% detached, 39% semi-detached, 61% terraced, and 0% other.

£3,950
Average Rent
£4,155
2 Bed
£3,254
3 Bed
£4,108
4 Bed
£4,950
5 Bed
54%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
40%
Include parking
Detached: 0%
Semi-Detached: 39%
Terraced: 61%
Other: 0%

What is the most expensive area in City of London to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in City of London is EC1M, where the average monthly rent is £4,616. The second and third most expensive areas are E1 with an average rent of £4,335 and EC1A with an average rent of £2,900 .

What is the cheapest area in City of London to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in City of London is EC1A, where the average monthly rent is £2,900. The second and third cheapest areas are E1 with an average rent of £4,335 and EC1M with an average rent of £4,616 .

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 City of London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in City of London is £3,259, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,759 for a one-bedroom, £4,240 for a two-bedroom, £6,666 for a three-bedroom, and £3,497 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in City of London feature balconies and parking?

In City of London, 19% of flats have a balcony and 9% include parking.

£3,259
Average Rent
£2,759
1 Bed
£4,240
2 Bed
£6,666
3 Bed
£3,497
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
9%
Include parking
£6
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in City of London to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in City of London is EC3V, where the average monthly rent is £6,000. The second and third most expensive areas are EC4V with an average rent of £4,764 and WC2A with an average rent of £4,702 .

What is the cheapest area in City of London to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in City of London is EC3M, where the average monthly rent is £2,116. The second and third cheapest areas are EC4M with an average rent of £2,200 and EC3N with an average rent of £2,478 .

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