Houses to rent in South Croydon, Greater London
There are 75 results for South Croydon, Greater London. Rental prices in South Croydon range from £1.2k pcm to £4.5k pcm with an average price of £1.8k pcm.
Properties to rent in South Croydon, Greater London
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Rental market in South Croydon
What's to rent
82 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
82 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 22% | 74% |
| Typical rent | £2,300 pcm | £1,550 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 6.8% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around South Croydon
typical rent, cheapest first- South Croydon £1,650 pcm
- Croydon £1,700 pcm
- Riddlesdown £1,750 pcm
- Purley £1,900 pcm
Getting to know South Croydon
stations in South CroydonSchools in South Croydon
5 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Harris Primary Academy Haling Park primary · Outstanding
- Heathfield Academy primary · Outstanding
- Purley Oaks Primary School primary · Good
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- St Peter's Primary School primary · Not yet rated
Based on 82 homes to rent on Houses now, 774 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 South Croydon
What is the average rent in South Croydon?
The average rent for a home in South Croydon is £1,860 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,650 a month. This is based on the 82 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in South Croydon?
A typical 2-bedroom home in South Croydon rents for £1,665 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,150 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £485 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,350 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,825 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in South Croydon?
Most rents in South Croydon are between £1,200 and £4,500 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 South Croydon?
There are 75 homes to rent in South Croydon on Houses right now, plus 12 already let agreed. 57 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in South Croydon?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in South Croydon over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,600 a month, 3.2% higher than the year before (£1,550 a month). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in South Croydon?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% 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 South Croydon?
About 6.8% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South Croydon over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in South Croydon?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in South Croydon. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,550 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,900 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near South Croydon?
Of the areas around South Croydon, Croydon is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,700 a month, followed by Riddlesdown (£1,750 a month) and Purley (£1,900 a month). South Croydon itself is £1,650 a month.
Are rental homes in South Croydon furnished?
About a third of rental homes in South Croydon that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in South Croydon?
There are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in South Croydon. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near South Croydon?
Stations in South Croydon include South Croydon.