East London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover East London'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 East London?

The average monthly rent for a house in East London is £3,184, costing on average £7 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,434 for a two-bedroom, £2,931 for a three-bedroom, £3,500 for a four-bedroom, and £3,810 for a five-bedroom.

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

In East London, 75% of houses have a garden and 41% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in East London?

The housing mix in East London is 6% detached, 15% semi-detached, 78% terraced, and 1% other.

£3,184
Average Rent
£2,434
2 Bed
£2,931
3 Bed
£3,500
4 Bed
£3,810
5 Bed
75%
Have a garden
£7
per sqft
41%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 15%
Terraced: 78%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in East London is E8, where the average monthly rent is £4,808. The second and third most expensive areas are E14 with an average rent of £4,163 and E1 with an average rent of £4,065 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in East London is E13, where the average monthly rent is £2,353. The second and third cheapest areas are E16 with an average rent of £2,466 and E6 with an average rent of £2,523 .

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 East London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in East London is £2,304, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,917 for a one-bedroom, £2,375 for a two-bedroom, £3,052 for a three-bedroom, and £3,457 for a four-bedroom.

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

In East London, 36% of flats have a balcony and 30% include parking.

£2,304
Average Rent
£1,917
1 Bed
£2,375
2 Bed
£3,052
3 Bed
£3,457
4 Bed
36%
Have a balcony
30%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in East London is E1W, where the average monthly rent is £3,338. The second and third most expensive areas are E20 with an average rent of £3,279 and E14 with an average rent of £2,976 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in East London is E4, where the average monthly rent is £1,644. The second and third cheapest areas are E12 with an average rent of £1,719 and E18 with an average rent of £1,752 .

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