Forest Hill, Lewisham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Forest Hill, Lewisham'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 Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is £2,630, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,000 for a two-bedroom, £2,630 for a three-bedroom, £2,948 for a four-bedroom, and £3,738 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Forest Hill, Lewisham feature gardens and parking?

In Forest Hill, Lewisham, 74% of houses have a garden and 58% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The housing mix in Forest Hill, Lewisham is 6% detached, 35% semi-detached, 59% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,630
Average Rent
£2,000
2 Bed
£2,630
3 Bed
£2,948
4 Bed
£3,738
5 Bed
74%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
58%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 35%
Terraced: 59%
Other: 1%

What is the most expensive area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE23, where the average monthly rent is £2,800.

What is the cheapest area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £2,460.

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 Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is £1,753, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,470 for a one-bedroom, £1,831 for a two-bedroom, £2,230 for a three-bedroom, and £3,025 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Forest Hill, Lewisham feature balconies and parking?

In Forest Hill, Lewisham, 13% of flats have a balcony and 47% include parking.

£1,753
Average Rent
£1,470
1 Bed
£1,831
2 Bed
£2,230
3 Bed
£3,025
4 Bed
13%
Have a balcony
47%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE23, where the average monthly rent is £1,789.

What is the cheapest area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £1,716.

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