Forest Hill, Lewisham Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Forest Hill, Lewisham'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 Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is £2,573, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,978 for a two-bedroom, £2,545 for a three-bedroom, £2,917 for a four-bedroom, and £3,733 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Forest Hill, Lewisham feature gardens and parking?

In Forest Hill, Lewisham, 76% of houses have a garden and 60% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The housing mix in Forest Hill, Lewisham is 7% detached, 36% semi-detached, 57% terraced, and 0% other.

£2,573
Average Rent
£1,978
2 Bed
£2,545
3 Bed
£2,917
4 Bed
£3,733
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
60%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 36%
Terraced: 57%
Other: 0%

What is the most expensive area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE23, where the average monthly rent is £2,745.

What is the cheapest area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £2,400.

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 Forest Hill, Lewisham?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is £1,741, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,464 for a one-bedroom, £1,819 for a two-bedroom, £2,221 for a three-bedroom, and £3,350 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Forest Hill, Lewisham feature balconies and parking?

In Forest Hill, Lewisham, 14% of flats have a balcony and 44% include parking.

£1,741
Average Rent
£1,464
1 Bed
£1,819
2 Bed
£2,221
3 Bed
£3,350
4 Bed
14%
Have a balcony
44%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE23, where the average monthly rent is £1,804.

What is the cheapest area in Forest Hill, Lewisham to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Forest Hill, Lewisham is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £1,677.

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