Houses to rent in South London

Frequently asked questions about renting in South London

What is the average rent in South London?

The average rent for a home in South London is £2,810 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,300 a month. This is based on the 8,825 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in South London?

A typical 2-bedroom home in South London rents for £2,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,895 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £595 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in South London?

Most rents in South London are between £1,295 and £15,000 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 £3,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in South London?

There are 8,618 homes to rent in South London on Houses right now, plus 1,047 already let agreed. 7,640 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in South London?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in South London over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,225 a month, 2.1% higher than the year before (£2,180 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in South London?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 14 days. About 68% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 12 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in South London?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South London over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in South London?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in South London. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Bungalows are the cheapest, at about £2,000 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,950 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near South London?

Of the areas around South London, South Norwood is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,600 a month, followed by Anerley (£1,600 a month) and Crystal Palace (£1,800 a month). South London itself is £2,300 a month.

Are rental homes in South London furnished?

About 6 in 10 rental homes in South London that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in South London?

There are 573 primary and 143 secondary schools in South London. 94% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 187 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near South London?

Stations in South London include Anerley, Crystal Palace, Penge West and Harrington Road.