South East London Rent Guide and Insights

Discover South East 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.

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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 South East London?

The average monthly rent for a house in South East London is £2,937, costing on average £4 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,110 for a two-bedroom, £2,698 for a three-bedroom, £3,398 for a four-bedroom, and £3,713 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in South East London feature gardens and parking?

In South East London, 78% of houses have a garden and 51% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South East London?

The housing mix in South East London is 7% detached, 22% semi-detached, 69% terraced, and 2% other.

£2,937
Average Rent
£2,110
2 Bed
£2,698
3 Bed
£3,398
4 Bed
£3,713
5 Bed
78%
Have a garden
£4
per sqft
51%
Include parking
Detached: 7%
Semi-Detached: 22%
Terraced: 69%
Other: 2%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in South East London is SE24, where the average monthly rent is £5,181. The second and third most expensive areas are SE11 with an average rent of £3,994 and SE1 with an average rent of £3,771 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in South East London is SE28, where the average monthly rent is £1,993. The second and third cheapest areas are SE2 with an average rent of £2,101 and SE25 with an average rent of £2,125 .

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 South East London?

The average monthly rent for a flat in South East London is £2,017, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,687 for a one-bedroom, £2,127 for a two-bedroom, £2,737 for a three-bedroom, and £3,200 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in South East London feature balconies and parking?

In South East London, 27% of flats have a balcony and 32% include parking.

£2,017
Average Rent
£1,687
1 Bed
£2,127
2 Bed
£2,737
3 Bed
£3,200
4 Bed
27%
Have a balcony
32%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in South East London is SE1, where the average monthly rent is £3,486. The second and third most expensive areas are SE16 with an average rent of £2,775 and SE11 with an average rent of £2,758 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in South East London is SE25, where the average monthly rent is £1,524. The second and third cheapest areas are SE9 with an average rent of £1,621 and SE20 with an average rent of £1,629 .

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