Houses to rent in Blackfen, Greater London
There are 749 results for Blackfen, Greater London. Rental prices in Blackfen range from £1.2k pcm to £2.7k pcm with an average price of £2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Blackfen, Greater London
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Rental market in Blackfen
What's to rent
15 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
15 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 60% | 40% |
| Typical rent | £2,400 pcm | £1,375 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.5% | 5.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Blackfen
typical rent, cheapest first- East Wickham £1,725 pcm
- Blendon £2,000 pcm
- Blackfen £2,000 pcm
Getting to know Blackfen
nearest stationsSchools in Blackfen
4 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Days Lane Primary School primary · Good
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- Sherwood Park Primary School primary · Good
- Alderwood Primary School primary · Good
- Blackfen School for Girls secondary · Not yet rated
Based on 15 homes to rent on Houses now, 230 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Blackfen
What is the average rent in Blackfen?
The average rent for a home in Blackfen is £1,950 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £2,000 a month. This is based on the 15 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Blackfen?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Blackfen rents for £1,600 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £650 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Blackfen?
Most rents in Blackfen are between £1,210 and £2,650 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,400 a month, and one in five £2,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Blackfen?
There are 15 homes to rent in Blackfen on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. 18 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Blackfen?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Blackfen over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,775 a month, 3.5% higher than the year before (£1,715 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 9%, 3-bedroom homes are down 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 10%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Blackfen?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 70% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Blackfen?
About 6.5% gross for houses and 5.8% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Blackfen over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Blackfen?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Blackfen. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Blackfen?
Of the areas around Blackfen, East Wickham is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,725 a month, followed by Blendon (£2,000 a month). Blackfen itself is £2,000 a month.
What are the schools like in Blackfen?
There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in Blackfen. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Blackfen?
Blackfen has no station of its own. The nearest are Falconwood, Welling and Sidcup.