Houses to rent in Lewisham, London
There are 721 results for Lewisham, London. Rental prices in Lewisham range from £1.3k pcm to £6.6k pcm with an average price of £2.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Lewisham, London
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Rental market in Lewisham
What's to rent
720 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
720 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 15% | 80% |
| Typical rent | £3,000 pcm | £1,900 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 10 days |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% | 6.1% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Lewisham
typical rent, cheapest first- Catford £1,850 pcm
- Lewisham £2,000 pcm
Getting to know Lewisham
stations in Lewisham- Homes to rent near Catford Bridge tube station
- Homes to rent near Catford tube station
- Homes to rent near Ladywell tube station
- Homes to rent near Bellingham tube station
- Homes to rent near Crofton Park tube station
- Homes to rent near Lewisham tube station
- Homes to rent near Elverson Road tube station
- Homes to rent near St Johns tube station
Schools in Lewisham
61 primary · 14 secondary · 96% rated good or outstanding- Prendergast School secondary · Outstanding
- Bonus Pastor Catholic College secondary · Outstanding
- Kilmorie Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Gordonbrock Primary School primary · Outstanding
- John Ball Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Downderry Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 720 homes to rent on Houses now, 14,058 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Lewisham
What is the average rent in Lewisham?
The average rent for a home in Lewisham is £2,210 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,000 a month. This is based on the 720 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Lewisham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Lewisham rents for £2,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £400 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,650 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,275 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Lewisham?
Most rents in Lewisham are between £1,295 and £6,605 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 £2,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Lewisham?
There are 721 homes to rent in Lewisham on Houses right now, plus 122 already let agreed. 841 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Lewisham?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Lewisham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,000 a month, 3.3% higher than the year before (£1,935 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Lewisham?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 11 days. About 73% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 10 days against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Lewisham?
About 6.1% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Lewisham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Lewisham?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in Lewisham. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,900 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,225 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Lewisham?
Of the areas around Lewisham, Catford is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,850 a month. Lewisham itself is £2,000 a month.
Are rental homes in Lewisham furnished?
About half of rental homes in Lewisham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Lewisham?
There are 61 primary and 14 secondary schools in Lewisham. 96% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 16 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Lewisham?
Stations in Lewisham include Catford Bridge, Catford, Ladywell and Bellingham.