Merton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Merton's 2025 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 Merton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Merton is £3,336, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,328 for a two-bedroom, £2,703 for a three-bedroom, £3,590 for a four-bedroom, and £4,530 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Merton feature gardens and parking?

In Merton, 88% of houses have a garden and 61% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Merton?

The housing mix in Merton is 8% detached, 26% semi-detached, 65% terraced, and 2% other.

£3,336
Average Rent
£2,328
2 Bed
£2,703
3 Bed
£3,590
4 Bed
£4,530
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
61%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 65%
Other: 2%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Merton is SW18, where the average monthly rent is £4,997. The second and third most expensive areas are SW19 with an average rent of £4,491 and SW20 with an average rent of £3,758 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Merton is SM4, where the average monthly rent is £2,390. The second and third cheapest areas are CR7 with an average rent of £2,410 and SM3 with an average rent of £2,781 .

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 Merton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Merton is £1,960, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,628 for a one-bedroom, £2,028 for a two-bedroom, £2,830 for a three-bedroom, and £2,716 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Merton feature balconies and parking?

In Merton, 21% of flats have a balcony and 42% include parking.

£1,960
Average Rent
£1,628
1 Bed
£2,028
2 Bed
£2,830
3 Bed
£2,716
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
42%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Merton is SW18, where the average monthly rent is £2,675. The second and third most expensive areas are SW17 with an average rent of £2,343 and SW19 with an average rent of £2,212 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Merton is CR7, where the average monthly rent is £1,539. The second and third cheapest areas are CR4 with an average rent of £1,655 and SM3 with an average rent of £1,673 .

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