Waltham Forest Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Waltham Forest'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 Waltham Forest?

The average monthly rent for a house in Waltham Forest is £2,810, costing on average £12 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,092 for a two-bedroom, £2,628 for a three-bedroom, £3,062 for a four-bedroom, and £3,693 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Waltham Forest feature gardens and parking?

In Waltham Forest, 81% of houses have a garden and 38% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Waltham Forest?

The housing mix in Waltham Forest is 6% detached, 19% semi-detached, 74% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,810
Average Rent
£2,092
2 Bed
£2,628
3 Bed
£3,062
4 Bed
£3,693
5 Bed
81%
Have a garden
£12
per sqft
38%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 19%
Terraced: 74%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Waltham Forest is E5, where the average monthly rent is £4,113. The second and third most expensive areas are E15 with an average rent of £2,720 and E11 with an average rent of £2,691 .

What is the cheapest area in Waltham Forest to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Waltham Forest is N17, where the average monthly rent is £2,491. The second and third cheapest areas are E10 with an average rent of £2,614 and IG8 with an average rent of £2,637 .

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 Waltham Forest?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Waltham Forest is £2,148, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,778 for a one-bedroom, £2,200 for a two-bedroom, £2,775 for a three-bedroom, and £2,987 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Waltham Forest feature balconies and parking?

In Waltham Forest, 31% of flats have a balcony and 32% include parking.

£2,148
Average Rent
£1,778
1 Bed
£2,200
2 Bed
£2,775
3 Bed
£2,987
4 Bed
31%
Have a balcony
32%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Waltham Forest is E20, where the average monthly rent is £3,350. The second and third most expensive areas are N17 with an average rent of £2,387 and E5 with an average rent of £2,330 .

What is the cheapest area in Waltham Forest to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Waltham Forest is E4, where the average monthly rent is £1,597. The second and third cheapest areas are E11 with an average rent of £1,722 and E10 with an average rent of £1,820 .

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