London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover London'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 London?

The average monthly rent for a house in London is £5,550, costing on average £7 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,866 for a two-bedroom, £4,208 for a three-bedroom, £5,492 for a four-bedroom, and £6,936 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in London feature gardens and parking?

In London, 73% of houses have a garden and 42% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in London?

The housing mix in London is 8% detached, 19% semi-detached, 71% terraced, and 1% other.

£5,550
Average Rent
£2,866
2 Bed
£4,208
3 Bed
£5,492
4 Bed
£6,936
5 Bed
73%
Have a garden
£7
per sqft
42%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 19%
Terraced: 71%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in London is SW7, where the average monthly rent is £22.8k. The second and third most expensive areas are W1J with an average rent of £22.5k and SW1X with an average rent of £20.2k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in London is SE28, where the average monthly rent is £1,993. The second and third cheapest areas are SE2 with an average rent of £2,101 and SE25 with an average rent of £2,125 .

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 London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in London is £3,220, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,308 for a one-bedroom, £3,313 for a two-bedroom, £4,679 for a three-bedroom, and £5,102 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in London feature balconies and parking?

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

£3,220
Average Rent
£2,308
1 Bed
£3,313
2 Bed
£4,679
3 Bed
£5,102
4 Bed
24%
Have a balcony
24%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in London is SW1A, where the average monthly rent is £20.2k. The second and third most expensive areas are W1K with an average rent of £13.3k and SW1X with an average rent of £12.0k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in London is SE25, where the average monthly rent is £1,524. The second and third cheapest areas are N9 with an average rent of £1,554 and E4 with an average rent of £1,597 .

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