Merton Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Merton'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 Merton?

The average monthly rent for a house in Merton is £3,418, costing on average £5 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,224 for a two-bedroom, £2,901 for a three-bedroom, £3,637 for a four-bedroom, and £4,754 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Merton feature gardens and parking?

In Merton, 83% of houses have a garden and 57% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Merton?

The housing mix in Merton is 9% detached, 24% semi-detached, 65% terraced, and 1% other.

£3,418
Average Rent
£2,224
2 Bed
£2,901
3 Bed
£3,637
4 Bed
£4,754
5 Bed
83%
Have a garden
£5
per sqft
57%
Include parking
Detached: 9%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 65%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Merton is SW19, where the average monthly rent is £5,256. The second and third most expensive areas are SW18 with an average rent of £4,675 and SW20 with an average rent of £4,650 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Merton is CR7, where the average monthly rent is £2,340. The second and third cheapest areas are SM4 with an average rent of £2,451 and CR4 with an average rent of £2,619 .

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 Merton?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Merton is £1,958, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,636 for a one-bedroom, £2,072 for a two-bedroom, £2,671 for a three-bedroom, and £2,781 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Merton feature balconies and parking?

In Merton, 21% of flats have a balcony and 40% include parking.

£1,958
Average Rent
£1,636
1 Bed
£2,072
2 Bed
£2,671
3 Bed
£2,781
4 Bed
21%
Have a balcony
40%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Merton is SW18, where the average monthly rent is £2,723. The second and third most expensive areas are SW17 with an average rent of £2,333 and SW19 with an average rent of £2,254 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Merton is CR7, where the average monthly rent is £1,524. The second and third cheapest areas are CR4 with an average rent of £1,606 and SM3 with an average rent of £1,647 .

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