Waltham Forest Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Waltham Forest'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 Waltham Forest?

The average monthly rent for a house in Waltham Forest is £2,830, costing on average £15 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £2,118 for a two-bedroom, £2,642 for a three-bedroom, £3,067 for a four-bedroom, and £3,482 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Waltham Forest feature gardens and parking?

In Waltham Forest, 85% of houses have a garden and 37% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Waltham Forest?

The housing mix in Waltham Forest is 5% detached, 18% semi-detached, 76% terraced, and 1% other.

£2,830
Average Rent
£2,118
2 Bed
£2,642
3 Bed
£3,067
4 Bed
£3,482
5 Bed
85%
Have a garden
£15
per sqft
37%
Include parking
Detached: 5%
Semi-Detached: 18%
Terraced: 76%
Other: 1%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Waltham Forest is E5, where the average monthly rent is £4,389. The second and third most expensive areas are E17 with an average rent of £2,790 and E7 with an average rent of £2,709 .

What is the cheapest area in Waltham Forest to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Waltham Forest is E10, where the average monthly rent is £2,456. The second and third cheapest areas are N17 with an average rent of £2,554 and E4 with an average rent of £2,601 .

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 Waltham Forest?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Waltham Forest is £2,147, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,782 for a one-bedroom, £2,177 for a two-bedroom, £2,759 for a three-bedroom, and £3,205 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Waltham Forest feature balconies and parking?

In Waltham Forest, 30% of flats have a balcony and 33% include parking.

£2,147
Average Rent
£1,782
1 Bed
£2,177
2 Bed
£2,759
3 Bed
£3,205
4 Bed
30%
Have a balcony
33%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Waltham Forest is E20, where the average monthly rent is £3,420. The second and third most expensive areas are E5 with an average rent of £2,348 and E17 with an average rent of £2,317 .

What is the cheapest area in Waltham Forest to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Waltham Forest is E4, where the average monthly rent is £1,585. The second and third cheapest areas are E11 with an average rent of £1,721 and E10 with an average rent of £1,818 .

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