London Rent Guide and Insights
Discover 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.
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 £6,167, costing on average £6 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £3,098 for a two-bedroom, £4,231 for a three-bedroom, £5,794 for a four-bedroom, and £7,197 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in London feature gardens and parking?
In London, 68% of houses have a garden and 42% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in London?
The housing mix in London is 10% detached, 19% semi-detached, 71% terraced, and 1% other.
What is the most expensive area in London to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in London is SW1H, where the average monthly rent is £65.0k. The second and third most expensive areas are W1K with an average rent of £26.7k and W1J with an average rent of £22.5k .
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 £1,906. The second and third cheapest areas are SE2 with an average rent of £2,145 and SE25 with an average rent of £2,164 .
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 £3,193, costing on average £5 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £2,357 for a one-bedroom, £3,324 for a two-bedroom, £4,685 for a three-bedroom, and £5,127 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in London feature balconies and parking?
In London, 24% of flats have a balcony and 25% include parking.
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 £14.5k. The second and third most expensive areas are W1K with an average rent of £12.7k and SW1X with an average rent of £10.9k .
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 £1,522. The second and third cheapest areas are N9 with an average rent of £1,572 and E4 with an average rent of £1,644 .
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