Croydon Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Croydon's 2026 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 Croydon?

The average monthly rent for a house in Croydon is £2,939, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,808 for a two-bedroom, £2,293 for a three-bedroom, £2,857 for a four-bedroom, and £3,559 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Croydon feature gardens and parking?

In Croydon, 88% of houses have a garden and 70% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Croydon?

The housing mix in Croydon is 27% detached, 24% semi-detached, 47% terraced, and 3% other.

£2,939
Average Rent
£1,808
2 Bed
£2,293
3 Bed
£2,857
4 Bed
£3,559
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
70%
Include parking
Detached: 27%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 47%
Other: 3%

What is the most expensive area in Croydon to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Croydon is CR5, where the average monthly rent is £5,382. The second and third most expensive areas are CR3 with an average rent of £2,900 and CR8 with an average rent of £2,779 .

What is the cheapest area in Croydon to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Croydon is CR6, where the average monthly rent is £2,375. The second and third cheapest areas are CR7 with an average rent of £2,405 and CR2 with an average rent of £2,446 .

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 Croydon?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Croydon is £1,631, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,356 for a one-bedroom, £1,722 for a two-bedroom, £2,044 for a three-bedroom, and £2,519 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Croydon feature balconies and parking?

In Croydon, 24% of flats have a balcony and 58% include parking.

£1,631
Average Rent
£1,356
1 Bed
£1,722
2 Bed
£2,044
3 Bed
£2,519
4 Bed
24%
Have a balcony
58%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Croydon to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Croydon is CR0, where the average monthly rent is £1,860. The second and third most expensive areas are CR8 with an average rent of £1,696 and CR6 with an average rent of £1,696 .

What is the cheapest area in Croydon to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Croydon is CR3, where the average monthly rent is £1,469. The second and third cheapest areas are CR7 with an average rent of £1,545 and CR2 with an average rent of £1,567 .

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