Southwark Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Southwark'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 Southwark?

The average monthly rent for a house in Southwark is £3,314, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,379 for a two-bedroom, £3,050 for a three-bedroom, £3,567 for a four-bedroom, and £4,271 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Southwark feature gardens and parking?

In Southwark, 72% of houses have a garden and 44% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Southwark?

The housing mix in Southwark is 6% detached, 16% semi-detached, 76% terraced, and 2% other.

£3,314
Average Rent
£2,379
2 Bed
£3,050
3 Bed
£3,567
4 Bed
£4,271
5 Bed
72%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
44%
Include parking
Detached: 6%
Semi-Detached: 16%
Terraced: 76%
Other: 2%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Southwark is SE24, where the average monthly rent is £5,686. The second and third most expensive areas are SE21 with an average rent of £3,700 and SE1 with an average rent of £3,673 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Southwark is SE8, where the average monthly rent is £2,259. The second and third cheapest areas are SE26 with an average rent of £2,400 and SE19 with an average rent of £2,530 .

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 Southwark?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Southwark is £2,222, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,817 for a one-bedroom, £2,352 for a two-bedroom, £2,921 for a three-bedroom, and £3,574 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Southwark feature balconies and parking?

In Southwark, 27% of flats have a balcony and 26% include parking.

£2,222
Average Rent
£1,817
1 Bed
£2,352
2 Bed
£2,921
3 Bed
£3,574
4 Bed
27%
Have a balcony
26%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Southwark is SE1, where the average monthly rent is £3,599. The second and third most expensive areas are SE16 with an average rent of £2,888 and SE11 with an average rent of £2,703 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Southwark is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £1,677. The second and third cheapest areas are SE19 with an average rent of £1,719 and SE23 with an average rent of £1,804 .

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