Kensington and Chelsea Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Kensington and Chelsea'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 Kensington and Chelsea?

The average monthly rent for a house in Kensington and Chelsea is £13.4k, costing on average £28 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £5,027 for a two-bedroom, £8,992 for a three-bedroom, £13.5k for a four-bedroom, and £17.1k for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Kensington and Chelsea feature gardens and parking?

In Kensington and Chelsea, 58% of houses have a garden and 34% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Kensington and Chelsea?

The housing mix in Kensington and Chelsea is 9% detached, 10% semi-detached, 81% terraced, and 1% other.

£13.4k
Average Rent
£5,027
2 Bed
£8,992
3 Bed
£13.5k
4 Bed
£17.1k
5 Bed
58%
Have a garden
£28
per sqft
34%
Include parking
Detached: 9%
Semi-Detached: 10%
Terraced: 81%
Other: 1%

What is the most expensive area in Kensington and Chelsea to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Kensington and Chelsea is SW7, where the average monthly rent is £22.8k. The second and third most expensive areas are SW1X with an average rent of £20.2k and W11 with an average rent of £19.6k .

What is the cheapest area in Kensington and Chelsea to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Kensington and Chelsea is W10, where the average monthly rent is £5,434. The second and third cheapest areas are SW5 with an average rent of £6,645 and W9 with an average rent of £8,721 .

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 Kensington and Chelsea?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Kensington and Chelsea is £5,436, costing on average £6 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £3,067 for a one-bedroom, £4,944 for a two-bedroom, £8,559 for a three-bedroom, and £11.4k for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Kensington and Chelsea feature balconies and parking?

In Kensington and Chelsea, 21% of flats have a balcony and 16% include parking.

£5,436
Average Rent
£3,067
1 Bed
£4,944
2 Bed
£8,559
3 Bed
£11.4k
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
16%
Include parking
£6
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Kensington and Chelsea to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Kensington and Chelsea is SW1X, where the average monthly rent is £12.0k. The second and third most expensive areas are W8 with an average rent of £8,542 and SW7 with an average rent of £7,321 .

What is the cheapest area in Kensington and Chelsea to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Kensington and Chelsea is W10, where the average monthly rent is £2,639. The second and third cheapest areas are W14 with an average rent of £3,137 and W9 with an average rent of £3,190 .

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