London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover London'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 London?

The average monthly rent for a house in London is £5,576, costing on average £8 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,929 for a two-bedroom, £4,126 for a three-bedroom, £5,393 for a four-bedroom, and £6,699 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in London feature gardens and parking?

In London, 76% of houses have a garden and 41% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in London?

The housing mix in London is 8% detached, 20% semi-detached, 71% terraced, and 1% other.

£5,576
Average Rent
£2,929
2 Bed
£4,126
3 Bed
£5,393
4 Bed
£6,699
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£8
per sqft
41%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 20%
Terraced: 71%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in London is SW1X, where the average monthly rent is £24.8k. The second and third most expensive areas are SW7 with an average rent of £23.2k and W1J with an average rent of £20.0k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in London is SE28, where the average monthly rent is £1,944. The second and third cheapest areas are SE6 with an average rent of £2,052 and WC1H with an average rent of £2,080 .

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 London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in London is £3,240, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,316 for a one-bedroom, £3,330 for a two-bedroom, £4,718 for a three-bedroom, and £5,295 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in London feature balconies and parking?

In London, 24% of flats have a balcony and 24% include parking.

£3,240
Average Rent
£2,316
1 Bed
£3,330
2 Bed
£4,718
3 Bed
£5,295
4 Bed
24%
Have a balcony
24%
Include parking
£5
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in London is SW1A, where the average monthly rent is £19.4k. The second and third most expensive areas are SW1X with an average rent of £12.4k and W1K with an average rent of £11.6k .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in London is SE25, where the average monthly rent is £1,518. The second and third cheapest areas are N9 with an average rent of £1,553 and E4 with an average rent of £1,585 .

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