Romford Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Romford'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 Romford?

The average monthly rent for a house in Romford is £2,097, costing on average £7 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,719 for a two-bedroom, £2,031 for a three-bedroom, £2,535 for a four-bedroom, and £2,802 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Romford feature gardens and parking?

In Romford, 84% of houses have a garden and 83% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Romford?

The housing mix in Romford is 10% detached, 34% semi-detached, 48% terraced, and 9% other.

£2,097
Average Rent
£1,719
2 Bed
£2,031
3 Bed
£2,535
4 Bed
£2,802
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£7
per sqft
83%
Include parking
Detached: 10%
Semi-Detached: 34%
Terraced: 48%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Romford is RM4, where the average monthly rent is £2,712. The second and third most expensive areas are RM1 with an average rent of £2,570 and RM6 with an average rent of £2,395 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Romford is RM20, where the average monthly rent is £1,445. The second and third cheapest areas are RM19 with an average rent of £1,538 and RM17 with an average rent of £1,716 .

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 Romford?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Romford is £1,451, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,272 for a one-bedroom, £1,560 for a two-bedroom, £1,818 for a three-bedroom, and £1,984 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Romford feature balconies and parking?

In Romford, 23% of flats have a balcony and 68% include parking.

£1,451
Average Rent
£1,272
1 Bed
£1,560
2 Bed
£1,818
3 Bed
£1,984
4 Bed
23%
Have a balcony
68%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Romford is RM9, where the average monthly rent is £1,708. The second and third most expensive areas are RM8 with an average rent of £1,619 and RM13 with an average rent of £1,614 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Romford is RM18, where the average monthly rent is £1,140. The second and third cheapest areas are RM15 with an average rent of £1,207 and RM17 with an average rent of £1,227 .

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