Houses to rent in Forest Hill, Lewisham
There are 43 results for Forest Hill, Lewisham. Rental prices in Forest Hill range from £1.3k pcm to £3.5k pcm with an average price of £2.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Forest Hill, Lewisham
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in Forest Hill
What's to rent
42 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
42 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 24% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £3,500 pcm | £1,800 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 5.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +14.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Forest Hill
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Forest Hill
stations in Forest HillSchools in Forest Hill
5 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Sydenham School secondary · Good
- Kelvin Grove Primary School primary · Good
- Eliot Bank Primary School primary · Good
- Fairlawn Primary School primary · Good
- Horniman Primary School primary · Good
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School primary · Good
Based on 42 homes to rent on Houses now, 498 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 Forest Hill
What is the average rent in Forest Hill?
The average rent for a home in Forest Hill is £2,160 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,950 a month. This is based on the 42 homes to rent on Houses right now.
What is the price range of rental homes in Forest Hill?
Most rents in Forest Hill are between £1,350 and £3,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,600 a month, and one in five £2,900 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Forest Hill?
There are 43 homes to rent in Forest Hill on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 45 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Forest Hill?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Forest Hill over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,900 a month, 8.6% higher than the year before (£1,750 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Forest Hill?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Forest Hill?
About 5.2% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Forest Hill over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Forest Hill?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Forest Hill. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,800 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £3,500 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Forest Hill?
Of the areas around Forest Hill, Brockley is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,905 a month, followed by Honor Oak (£2,525 a month). Forest Hill itself is £1,950 a month.
Are rental homes in Forest Hill furnished?
About a third of rental homes in Forest Hill that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Forest Hill?
There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in Forest Hill. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Forest Hill?
Stations in Forest Hill include Forest Hill.