Islington Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Islington'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 Islington?

The average monthly rent for a house in Islington is £6,181, costing on average £4 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,978 for a two-bedroom, £3,966 for a three-bedroom, £6,864 for a four-bedroom, and £8,271 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Islington feature gardens and parking?

In Islington, 59% of houses have a garden and 29% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Islington?

The housing mix in Islington is 3% detached, 12% semi-detached, 84% terraced, and 0% other.

£6,181
Average Rent
£2,978
2 Bed
£3,966
3 Bed
£6,864
4 Bed
£8,271
5 Bed
59%
Have a garden
£4
per sqft
29%
Include parking
Detached: 3%
Semi-Detached: 12%
Terraced: 84%
Other: 0%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Islington is W1J, where the average monthly rent is £22.5k. The second and third most expensive areas are WC2N with an average rent of £13.0k and WC1X with an average rent of £10.6k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Islington is WC1H, where the average monthly rent is £2,658. The second and third cheapest areas are EC1A with an average rent of £2,924 and N15 with an average rent of £3,051 .

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 Islington?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Islington is £3,394, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,699 for a one-bedroom, £3,954 for a two-bedroom, £5,282 for a three-bedroom, and £4,472 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Islington feature balconies and parking?

In Islington, 19% of flats have a balcony and 10% include parking.

£3,394
Average Rent
£2,699
1 Bed
£3,954
2 Bed
£5,282
3 Bed
£4,472
4 Bed
19%
Have a balcony
10%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Islington is W1J, where the average monthly rent is £6,180. The second and third most expensive areas are WC2R with an average rent of £6,177 and EC3V with an average rent of £6,000 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Islington is N15, where the average monthly rent is £1,978. The second and third cheapest areas are N8 with an average rent of £2,154 and N16 with an average rent of £2,205 .

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