Balham, Wandsworth Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Balham, Wandsworth'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 Balham, Wandsworth?

The average monthly rent for a house in Balham, Wandsworth is £4,818, costing on average £4 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,685 for a two-bedroom, £3,925 for a three-bedroom, £5,049 for a four-bedroom, and £6,164 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Balham, Wandsworth feature gardens and parking?

In Balham, Wandsworth, 80% of houses have a garden and 27% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Balham, Wandsworth?

The housing mix in Balham, Wandsworth is 6% detached, 18% semi-detached, 75% terraced, and 1% other.

£4,818
Average Rent
£2,685
2 Bed
£3,925
3 Bed
£5,049
4 Bed
£6,164
5 Bed
80%
Have a garden
£4
per sqft
27%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 18%
Terraced: 75%
Other: 1%

What is the most expensive area in Balham, Wandsworth to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Balham, Wandsworth is SW4, where the average monthly rent is £5,271. The second and third most expensive areas are SW11 with an average rent of £4,725 and SW12 with an average rent of £4,458 .

What is the cheapest area in Balham, Wandsworth to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Balham, Wandsworth is SW12, where the average monthly rent is £4,458. The second and third cheapest areas are SW11 with an average rent of £4,725 and SW4 with an average rent of £5,271 .

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 Balham, Wandsworth?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Balham, Wandsworth is £2,968, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,255 for a one-bedroom, £2,978 for a two-bedroom, £4,043 for a three-bedroom, and £4,752 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Balham, Wandsworth feature balconies and parking?

In Balham, Wandsworth, 25% of flats have a balcony and 21% include parking.

£2,968
Average Rent
£2,255
1 Bed
£2,978
2 Bed
£4,043
3 Bed
£4,752
4 Bed
25%
Have a balcony
21%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Balham, Wandsworth to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Balham, Wandsworth is SW11, where the average monthly rent is £3,812. The second and third most expensive areas are SW4 with an average rent of £2,569 and SW12 with an average rent of £2,523 .

What is the cheapest area in Balham, Wandsworth to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Balham, Wandsworth is SW12, where the average monthly rent is £2,523. The second and third cheapest areas are SW4 with an average rent of £2,569 and SW11 with an average rent of £3,812 .

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