Houses to rent in South West London

Frequently asked questions about renting in South West London

What is the average rent in South West London?

The average rent for a home in South West London is £3,645 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,795 a month. This is based on the 3,110 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in South West London rents for £2,750 a month and a 3-bedroom home £3,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £750 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,950 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £4,100 a month.

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

Most rents in South West London are between £1,500 and £25,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £2,000 a month, and one in five £4,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in South West London?

There are 3,067 homes to rent in South West London on Houses right now, plus 296 already let agreed. 3,058 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in South West London?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in South West London over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,700 a month, 3.8% higher than the year before (£2,600 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in South West London?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 66% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 14 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in South West London?

About 6.6% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in South West London over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in South West London?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in South West London. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £2,600 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £5,500 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near South West London?

Of the areas around South West London, Wimbledon Park is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,100 a month, followed by Summerstown (£2,675 a month) and Earlsfield (£2,995 a month). South West London itself is £2,795 a month.

Are rental homes in South West London furnished?

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

What are the schools like in South West London?

There are 158 primary and 39 secondary schools in South West London. 96% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 62 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near South West London?

Stations in South West London include Wimbledon Park, Earlsfield, Haydons Road and Southfields.