Houses to rent in Romford, Greater London
There are 185 results for Romford, Greater London. Rental prices in Romford range from £1.2k pcm to £2.9k pcm with an average price of £1.8k pcm.
Properties to rent in Romford, Greater London
4 Bedrooms
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Rental market in Romford
What's to rent
189 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
189 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 29% | 68% |
| Typical rent | £2,300 pcm | £1,498 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.6% | 6.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −2.9% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Romford
typical rent, cheapest first- Romford £1,700 pcm
- Collier Row £2,125 pcm
- Rise Park £2,473 pcm
Getting to know Romford
stations in RomfordSchools in Romford
23 primary · 6 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Ardleigh Green Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Towers Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Ardleigh Green Infant School primary · Outstanding
- Concordia Academy primary · Outstanding
- Robert Clack School secondary · Good
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College secondary · Good
Based on 189 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,181 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 Romford
What is the average rent in Romford?
The average rent for a home in Romford is £1,785 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,700 a month. This is based on the 189 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Romford?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Romford rents for £1,700 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,250 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £550 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,395 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,650 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Romford?
Most rents in Romford are between £1,120 and £2,875 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 £2,200 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Romford?
There are 185 homes to rent in Romford on Houses right now, plus 48 already let agreed. 163 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Romford?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Romford over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,700 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,700 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Romford?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Romford?
About 6.8% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Romford over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Romford?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Romford. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,500 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,400 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Romford?
Of the areas around Romford, Collier Row is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,125 a month, followed by Rise Park (£2,475 a month). Romford itself is £1,700 a month.
Are rental homes in Romford furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in Romford that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Romford?
There are 23 primary and 6 secondary schools in Romford. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Romford?
Stations in Romford include Romford and Gidea Park.