Southwark Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Southwark'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 Southwark?

The average monthly rent for a house in Southwark is £3,626, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,282 for a two-bedroom, £3,111 for a three-bedroom, £4,023 for a four-bedroom, and £4,604 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Southwark feature gardens and parking?

In Southwark, 75% of houses have a garden and 46% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Southwark?

The housing mix in Southwark is 10% detached, 17% semi-detached, 72% terraced, and 1% other.

£3,626
Average Rent
£2,282
2 Bed
£3,111
3 Bed
£4,023
4 Bed
£4,604
5 Bed
75%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
46%
Include parking
Detached: 10%
Semi-Detached: 17%
Terraced: 72%
Other: 1%

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 £5,732. The second and third most expensive areas are SE21 with an average rent of £4,652 and SE11 with an average rent of £4,120 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Southwark is SE26, where the average monthly rent is £2,444. The second and third cheapest areas are SE8 with an average rent of £2,764 and SE23 with an average rent of £3,081 .

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 £2,263, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,880 for a one-bedroom, £2,367 for a two-bedroom, £3,006 for a three-bedroom, and £3,644 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Southwark feature balconies and parking?

In Southwark, 25% of flats have a balcony and 29% include parking.

£2,263
Average Rent
£1,880
1 Bed
£2,367
2 Bed
£3,006
3 Bed
£3,644
4 Bed
25%
Have a balcony
29%
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 £3,440. The second and third most expensive areas are SE16 with an average rent of £2,872 and SE11 with an average rent of £2,842 .

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 £1,735. The second and third cheapest areas are SE19 with an average rent of £1,744 and SE23 with an average rent of £1,811 .

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