South London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover South London'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 South London?

The average monthly rent for a house in South London is £5,133, costing on average £4 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,819 for a two-bedroom, £3,672 for a three-bedroom, £5,125 for a four-bedroom, and £6,084 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in South London feature gardens and parking?

In South London, 76% of houses have a garden and 44% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South London?

The housing mix in South London is 7% detached, 18% semi-detached, 75% terraced, and 1% other.

£5,133
Average Rent
£2,819
2 Bed
£3,672
3 Bed
£5,125
4 Bed
£6,084
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£4
per sqft
44%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 18%
Terraced: 75%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in South London is SW1X, where the average monthly rent is £24.8k. The second and third most expensive areas are SW7 with an average rent of £23.2k and SW3 with an average rent of £15.0k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in South London is SE28, where the average monthly rent is £1,944. The second and third cheapest areas are SE6 with an average rent of £2,052 and SE2 with an average rent of £2,145 .

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 South London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in South London is £3,251, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,118 for a one-bedroom, £3,135 for a two-bedroom, £4,520 for a three-bedroom, and £5,382 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in South London feature balconies and parking?

In South London, 27% of flats have a balcony and 28% include parking.

£3,251
Average Rent
£2,118
1 Bed
£3,135
2 Bed
£4,520
3 Bed
£5,382
4 Bed
27%
Have a balcony
28%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in South London is SW1A, where the average monthly rent is £19.4k. The second and third most expensive areas are SW1X with an average rent of £12.4k and SW7 with an average rent of £7,638 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in South London is SE25, where the average monthly rent is £1,518. The second and third cheapest areas are SE20 with an average rent of £1,620 and SE9 with an average rent of £1,633 .

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