Lewisham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover 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 Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Lewisham is £2,770, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,064 for a two-bedroom, £2,603 for a three-bedroom, £3,115 for a four-bedroom, and £3,750 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Lewisham feature gardens and parking?

In Lewisham, 80% of houses have a garden and 58% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Lewisham?

The housing mix in Lewisham is 7% detached, 25% semi-detached, 67% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,770
Average Rent
£2,064
2 Bed
£2,603
3 Bed
£3,115
4 Bed
£3,750
5 Bed
80%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
58%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 25%
Terraced: 67%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Lewisham is SE14, where the average monthly rent is £3,437. The second and third most expensive areas are SE15 with an average rent of £3,228 and SE16 with an average rent of £3,170 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Lewisham is SE6, where the average monthly rent is £2,279. The second and third cheapest areas are SE8 with an average rent of £2,292 and BR1 with an average rent of £2,421 .

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 Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Lewisham is £1,929, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,626 for a one-bedroom, £2,031 for a two-bedroom, £2,682 for a three-bedroom, and £3,020 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Lewisham feature balconies and parking?

In Lewisham, 26% of flats have a balcony and 41% include parking.

£1,929
Average Rent
£1,626
1 Bed
£2,031
2 Bed
£2,682
3 Bed
£3,020
4 Bed
26%
Have a balcony
41%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Lewisham is SE16, where the average monthly rent is £2,775. The second and third most expensive areas are SE10 with an average rent of £2,300 and SE8 with an average rent of £2,231 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Lewisham is SE9, where the average monthly rent is £1,621. The second and third cheapest areas are BR3 with an average rent of £1,635 and SE6 with an average rent of £1,674 .

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